Atlanta is bracing for a week of sporadic showers and thunderstorms starting this afternoon, according to the latest weather forecast. The city can expect a 40 percent chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm today, amid mostly sunny skies and high temperatures nearing 92 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Heat index values could climb to as high as 98 degrees, with northwest winds blowing at 5 to 10 mph—gusts potentially reaching 15 mph.
The likelihood of precipitation slightly decreases tonight, dropping to a minimal 10 percent chance before 8pm. Residents can look forward to a partly cloudy evening with comfortable lows hovering around 75 degrees. The nighttime will still maintain the wind levels experienced during the day, inclusive of similar wind gusts. Moving into Tuesday, Atlanta residents should prepare to see an increased 50 percent chance of rain, chiefly after 2pm. The heat will continue to intensify, with an anticipated high of 95 degrees and heat index values that are expected to exceed the century mark.
For those making mid-week plans, Wednesday and Thursday also offer chances for showers and thunder showers. The probability stands at 30 percent for Wednesday afternoon and increases back to 50 percent on Thursday after 2pm. The temperatures will slightly drop, with highs near 91 on Wednesday and around 90 degrees on Thursday. Atlanta skies will stay mostly sunny, though coupled with intermittent potential of rain, as detailed by the NWS.
As the week draws towards its end, Friday mirrors the previous days with that same 50 percent likelihood of afternoon thunderstorms. The trend of mostly sunny days and highs around 90 degrees will persist, ensuring the city's summer heat remains felt. The forecast for next weekend suggests that the region will not be able to definitively break away from this pattern of afternoon storms. Both Saturday and Sunday feature a similar 40 percent chance of rain with highs in the low 90s.
