Atlanta residents can expect a blend of sunshine and storms over the next week, according to the latest weather forecasts. The possibility for afternoon showers and thunderstorms sits at 40 percent today, after 3 p.m., with temperatures peaking around 84 degrees and winds coming in from the west at around 5 mph. This shift in weather patterns signifies a temperamental climate that could impact outdoor activities and city commutes.
As the evening rolls in, the chance of rain slightly decreases to a 30 percent, clearing up before the sun sets. Nighttime will bring about mostly clear skies and a comfortable low of around 66 degrees, accompanied by a gentle northwest wind. This is a subtle departure from earlier predictions which suggested a more tumultuous evening could have been in store for those in Atlanta.
The start of the workweek however, looks clear and sunny with Monday's high expected to be once again near 84 degrees. Winds will pick up a notch, blowing from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, with possible gusts reaching up to 15 mph. Clear skies continue into Monday night, where the low will dip to around 63 degrees, with similar gusts of wind. Tuesday keeps with the clear trend, mostly sunny and a slightly cooler high near 80 degrees.
Forecasters suggest the nighttime weather will begin to shift on Tuesday, as clouds start to gather, setting a low at around 61 degrees. Midweek brings back full sunshine, with Wednesday's temperatures climbing near 81 degrees, and dropping to 60 at night. The pattern of mostly sunny days carries through to Thursday, maintaining a steady high around 81 degrees, while the night welcomes increased cloud coverage and a slight bump in the temperature to a low around 64 degrees.
As the week progresses towards the weekend, the chance of rain will peek through the clouds again. Friday introduces a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, where residents can expect partly sunny skies with a high nearing 79 degrees. This theme extends to the evening, alongside mostly cloudy conditions and a low of around 63 degrees. Looking to the weekend, the forecast mirrors Friday's conditions, with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continuing and temperatures hovering around a high of 80 degrees.
For a more detailed outlook on Atlanta's weather forecast, visit the National Weather Service website, where you can find up-to-date information and advisories.
