Atlanta residents can expect a mix of sunshine and stormy weather in the days ahead. Today's forecast suggests showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur mainly after 2 pm with a relatively high 60% chance of rain. While the sun might grace the city, temperatures are expected to peak at a warm 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The calm will shift to a southwestern breeze reaching around 5 mph by afternoon.
As twilight encroaches, the thunderstorms are predicted to continue, mainly before 8 pm, with an 80% chance of precipitation. It's going to be a muggy night as the temperatures descend to a low around 70, accompanied by those familiar southwestern winds maintaining their gentle pace. Rainfall might vary between a tenth and a quarter of an inch; however, it's those feisty thunderstorms that could bring in greater downpours.
Looking ahead at Wednesday, there's only a slight chance of showers before it gives rise to chances of thunderstorms after 11 am. The sky will show a mix of sun and clouds, and the mercury once again is set to climb up to near 88 degrees, with the northwest wind playing its soft tune at 5 mph, carrying a 30% possibility of rainfall. The evening promises to clear up, boasting a mere 30 percent chance of rain before nightfall and giving way to a low of about 71 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Heading into Thursday and towards Independence Day, Atlanta is forecast to bask in the sunlight with clear skies. The day will heat up to about 92 degrees, complemented by a gentle north wind. Evening temperatures remain consistently soothing, offering a respite around 72 degrees as the sky remains mostly bereft of clouds. This pattern is set to continue into the weekend, ensuring that your Saturday and the celebrations of July Fourth should be sun-drenched delights.
Sunday’s weather remains calm and mostly sunny, with daytime highs approaching 91 degrees. By nightfall, a few clouds will roll in as temperatures dip to a mild 71. As the new week begins, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in the forecast for Monday, though skies will stay mostly sunny with highs near 91.
