Residents in Atlanta can expect to keep their umbrellas at hand this week, with rain and thunderstorms set to make frequent appearances. According to the National Weather Service, there's a sizable chance of showers and possible thunderstorms rolling in today after 5 p.m. Temperatures are predicted to peak at a tolerable 84 degrees, while winds are to modestly sweep through at 5 to 10 mph, gusting up to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at a notable 60%, with rainfall amounts hovering between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts could occur amidst thunderstorms.
As night descends, showers and storms are expected to persist before 10 p.m., transitioning to a likely shower or thunderstorm between 10 p.m. and midnight, then there's a chance for them to continue past midnight. The thermometer will lightly drop to a low around 67, and the westerly winds will remain, ready to gust up to 15 mph. Rainfall accumulation may reach between a quarter and half an inch, as the looming clouds release their hold, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Moving into Tuesday, the skies will show mercy with only a slight chance of showers before intensifying to a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms post 2 p.m. Daytime will be mostly sunny—with a high once again near 84—and the winds maintain yesterday's pace at 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night will offer respite, as shower and thunderstorm chances dip back down to 30% before 8pm, with the air cooling to a gentle 65 degrees, and winds calming as the evening ensues.
Wednesday's forecast promises a hint of sunlight, though with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms emerging after 2pm. Temperatures will nudge up to a warmer 88 degrees, under mostly sunny skies. The anticipated northeast wind will remain a modest presence. As dusk falls, only a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms lingers before 8pm, thereafter the night skies parting to partly cloudy with a low settling around 68.
The weather remains steady this week, with showers and thunderstorms expected to return regularly. Thursday through Sunday, Atlanta will confront a daily confrontation with thunderstorms, particularly focused in the afternoon hours. The mercury is set, almost stubbornly, to hover near 88 degrees, only slightly stretching its limbs to 89 on Sunday. For further details, Atlantans can visit the National Weather Service website for the most current updates.
