Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions in the coming days, with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms punctuating otherwise sunny skies. According to the National Weather Service, there is a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm" today, with temperatures reaching a high near 92 degrees and heat index values soaring as high as 99. Light winds from the northwest will provide little relief from the heat.
The likelihood of rain decreases slightly as the night approaches, but a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm" remains in the forecast. After sunset, clearer skies will emerge, although patchy fog is expected to develop after 5am. Residents looking forward to the weekend should plan for more of the same, with a "40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm" on Saturday, which otherwise will be mostly sunny, with a high near 91 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
Sunday will continue this pattern, offering sunny mornings and a "20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm." The high temperature for the day is anticipated to be around 92 degrees, with mild eastern winds. The evening promises clearer skies, and this trend extends into Monday, which is expected to be sunny with a high near 94 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
As the new week progresses, Tuesday will mirror the preceding days, with sunny conditions and "a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm." Temperatures will peak near 92 degrees during the day, dropping to around 73 degrees at night. Wednesday's forecast calls for a similar chance of precipitation, while Thursday presents a slightly higher likelihood, at "a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," accompanied by a slight dip in temperatures to a high near 88 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
