Residents in Atlanta can expect fluctuating weather conditions throughout the week, with chances of showers and thunderstorms nearly every day. According to the latest update from the National Weather Service, today in Atlanta, there's a 40 percent chance of rainfall, mainly after 3 p.m., despite the mostly sunny veneer and scorching high temperatures nearing 95 degrees. Heat index values might climb as high as 100. The wind, originating from the north, will remain tame at around 5 mph.
As night falls, the odds of precipitation hold at 40 percent, with thunderstorms potentially ceasing before we cross into the new day. With an expected low around 74 degrees, winds will take an eastern turn post-midnight, maintaining a gentle speed. Looking ahead to Wednesday, showers appear more likely, especially post-11 a.m., with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and highs peaking at 88 degrees. The easterly winds might pick up, gusting up to 15 mph.
The likelihood of rain carries on into Wednesday night, with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by a drop in probability later into the early morning. Temperatures at night are forecasted to remain consistent, with lows hovering around 73 degrees and the east wind sustaining its mild pace. As we gaze toward Thursday's outlook, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m., although the day should start mostly sunny, and highs are anticipated to reach 89 degrees.
By Thursday night, the scene is set to partly clear, the chance of rainfalls to a mere 30 percent before jazzing up again to a 50 percent likelihood of thunderstorms come Friday afternoon. The website forecast.weather.gov further outlines that the pattern of sunny starts and potential rainy ends will continue into the weekend, with daytime highs fluctuating between 91 and 94 degrees and evening lows settling in the mid-70s.
