Residents in Atlanta, GA, should be prepared for sporadic summer thunderstorms and warm temperatures throughout the week. Today, Atlanta faces a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m., with a high near 88 degrees, while tonight, there's a reduced 30 percent chance of rain before 9 p.m., and temperatures drop to a low around 71, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, the forecast indicates a 40 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. Despite the chance of precipitation, Atlanta will experience partly sunny skies and a high near 89 degrees. Wednesday night's weather is expected to be milder, with only a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., and a low around 73.
As for Juneteenth, after the holiday weekend, the pattern of afternoon thunderstorms continues. "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89," reports the National Weather Service. The chance of precipitation on Juneteenth jumps to 70 percent.
Temperatures will gradually climb towards the end of the week, with Friday hitting a high near 91 and only a slim 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. This trend peaks on Sunday, with an expected high of 94 degrees, and a similarly high chance, of 30 percent, for showers and thunderstorms. The evenings throughout the week will remain warm, with lows in the low to mid-70s.
