Residents of Atlanta should be prepared to experience a blend of sunny skies with intermittent chances of showers and thunderstorms in the upcoming week. According to the National Weather Service, while today boasts sunny conditions with a high near 93 degrees, there's a slight wind from the east at 5 to 10 mph, expected to gust as high as 15 mph. As for the evening, the skies will mostly clear up, providing a gentle transition into a warm night with temperatures hovering around 72 degrees.
Going into the weekend, the forecast suggests continued sun with a high climbing near 94 degrees on Sunday. The calm of the northeast wind will to gradually become northerly in the afternoon. Sunday night, on the other hand, is forecasted to stay mostly clear with lows around 74. With such predictable weather, Atlantans can plan their weekend outdoor activities with some confidence.
However, as the new week begins, so does the increased likelihood of some wet weather. Monday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms post-2 pm despite the continuing sunny skies and a high nudging near 96 degrees. Overnight, the clear skies return with lows settling around 75.
Come Tuesday, the odds of witnessing showers and thunderstorms slightly rise, with the forecast pointing to a 30 percent chance after 2 pm amidst another sunny day that pushes the mercury to near 96 degrees. The evening maintains this pattern, albeit with the chance of precipitation curtailing before 8 pm and overnight lows around 75 degrees. The middle of the week doesn't seem to let up, as Wednesday brings a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, although it will be sunny with highs again reaching near 95.
According to the National Weather Service, the latter part of the week appears to be soggiest, with Thursday and Friday carrying the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms during the day and night, despite an overarching theme of mostly sunny days. Temperatures on these days will likely peak at around 91 degrees. “Showers and thunderstorms likely” is the mantra for both days, with chances of precipitation being pegged at 60 percent on Thursday and 70 percent on Friday. As these foretell a significant shift in the week’s earlier patterns, residents might want to keep umbrellas close at hand and stay tuned for updates on the situation.
