The City of Atlanta can expect generally favorable weather in the coming week, with a few chances of rain and thunderstorms, particularly towards the weekend. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service, today will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 82 and northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph, occasionally reaching up to 15 mph gusts.
Tonight, Atlantans will enjoy a mostly clear night with a low around 59 and north winds continuing at a similar pace. Sunny conditions are on tap for Wednesday, with a slight uptick in temperature to a high near 83, while the nighttime is expected to be partly cloudy with lows settling around 61 degrees. While Wednesday promises to be pleasant, Thursday's forecast includes a partially sunny day with a high nearing 82, followed by increasing clouds and a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms at night.
Friday also brings with it a 40 percent chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms most likely occurring before 2 p.m. and a day-high temperature close to 81 degrees. The likelihood of rain abates slightly by Friday night, dipping to a 20 percent chance of precipitation, while partly cloudy skies are forecast as the overnight low hovers around 63.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday maintains a 20 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, yet the day is set to begin with mostly sunny conditions and peak temperatures around 83 degrees. This pattern of intermittent showers continues through Sunday, with odds of rain and storms standing at 30 percent. For those looking forward to outdoor Labor Day celebrations, the weather seems mostly accommodating with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, amidst otherwise mostly sunny skies and highs nearing 80. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 80," encapsulates the Labor Day forecast.
