Atlanta is expected to experience high temperatures and intermittent thunderstorms in the coming days. According to the NWS extended weather forecast, residents can anticipate a mix of summer heat and scattered rainfall as the week progresses.
Rain remains unlikely today, with only a minimal 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Temperatures are forecast to reach a high near 94 degrees, with the heat index potentially rising to 97. Light northwest winds around 5 mph are expected. Tonight follows a similar pattern, with just a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., gradually giving way to mostly clear skies and a low around 74 degrees.
Looking ahead to Monday, Atlanta is expected to see a slight increase in the chance of storms, with a 20 percent probability of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Sunny conditions will continue to dominate, driving temperatures up to a high near 96, with heat index values making it feel even warmer. Light northwest winds will persist. By Monday night, rain chances will slightly decrease before midnight, with the potential for scattered showers later in the night.
On Tuesday, the chance of afternoon thunderstorms increases to 50 percent, marking a shift toward more unsettled weather. This pattern is expected to continue into Wednesday, with a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Wednesday night is forecast to bring similar conditions, with the highest likelihood of precipitation occurring before 8 p.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low around 74 degrees.
Thursday continues the pattern, with showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m., alongside partly sunny skies and a high near 89 degrees. Precipitation remains possible into the night. Similar conditions are expected on Friday, with a consistent 60 percent chance of rain and a high around 91 degrees to close out the workweek.
The weekend is expected to mirror the preceding days, with Saturday bringing a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny skies will accompany continued heat, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees. Conditions remain variable, and residents are advised to stay prepared for changing weather throughout the day.
