Atlanta Braces for Showers and Thunderstorms, Sunny Skies to Return Next Week

Atlanta residents can expect a wet and potentially stormy end to their week. Today's outlook indicates a substantial chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm, with anticipated rainfall ranging between a half and three-quarters of an inch; the high temperature is expected to hover near 83 degrees with a steady east wind around 5 mph, according to the latest extended weather forecast.

The likelihood of precipitation continues into the evening, with tonight's forecast predicting showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8 pm and a low temperature around 70 degrees, an east wind maintains its gentle caress of about 5 mph rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are considered possible which similarly echoes into Saturday's predictions with a 70% chance of precipitation throughout various times of the day. Saturday night also brings potential for rainfall, primarily before the 8 pm window, and a dip in temperatures to around 69 degrees with calming winds rounding out the evening.

Sunday's forecast offers a brief respite; while the morning may see a slight chance of showers, there's an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am though with partly sunny skies predicted and a high near 84 degrees. The subsequent evening drops to a lower chance of precipitation at 30 percent before 8 pm and a night that clears up partly to a low around 68 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.

The new week ushers in drier conditions; Monday beams with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to approximately 86 degrees, while Monday night descends into a mostly clear setting with a low around 65 degrees continuing into a mostly sunny Tuesday with the high temperature lingering near 83 degrees, and a temperate night with the mercury dipping to around 63 degrees, Wednesday maintains this trend, boasting mostly sunny conditions with again a high near 81 degrees and a partly cloudy night as temperatures gently fall to the low 60s. Thursday, however, does pose a slight twist, mixing in a mere 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms amidst mostly sunny skies, and a consistent high temperature steadfast near 81 degrees.