Residents in Atlanta can expect a series of sunny days with an increasing chance of showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses. Starting today, there's a 20 percent chance of precipitation after 2 pm, with temperatures reaching a high near 91 degrees. Calm winds in the morning are expected to shift to the west around 5 mph, according to the NWS forecast.
The clear skies are anticipated to persist into the night with only a 10 percent chance of rain before 8 pm. The low for tonight is expected to be around 73 degrees, with a northwest wind calming down in the evening. For Sunday, the forecast mimics today's with yet another 20 percent probability for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures could climb near 94 degrees, while heat index values might soar as high as 98, introducing a sweltering start to the week.
Looking ahead to Monday, conditions remain largely unchanged with sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees, with continued chances for afternoon storms. The pattern for daytime sunshine and sporadic evening showers carries over into Tuesday, with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 pm and a high of 94 degrees expected, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Wednesday heralds a shift as the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases significantly, jumping to a 60 percent likelihood, mainly after 2 pm. Temperatures will hover near 91 to 92 degrees amid partly sunny skies. Nightfall brings continued chances for precipitation, with thunderstorms likely before 8 pm and a low around 74 degrees. The forecast for Thursday and Friday suggests a similarly wet scenario, where residents may experience a higher probability, 60 to 70 percent, of storms amidst warm but partly sunny conditions.
