Atlanta residents can expect a wet week ahead according to the National Weather Service. The city, which has been mostly cloudy, will likely experience showers and thunderstorms after 4pm today, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation reported. "New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," forecasters note. Winds are also expected to pick up, with east gusts reaching as high as 15 mph.
This evening's forecast doesn't stray far from the daytime predictions. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before the early morning, particularly before 4am, while the temperatures hover around a low of 71 degrees. The southeast wind will maintain a calm 5 mph but could gust up to 15 mph. As with the day, the chance of precipitation stays steady at 60 percent, with new rainfall potentially ranging between a quarter and half of an inch.
Heading into Tuesday, there is an elevated 80 percent chance of precipitation after 2pm. Temperatures are set to climb slightly with a forecasted high near 85 degrees, along with southeast winds. On Tuesday night, residents should also expect continued showers and possibly even a thunderstorm before 8pm. The after hours will bring a mix of potential showers and thunderstorms until the early hours of Wednesday, alongside a low of around 72 degrees.
The midweek outlook suggests a consistent pattern of rainfall with likely showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm on Wednesday. Though it will be partly sunny, the high near 88 degrees does little to allay the 60 percent chance of rain. "Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm," indicates that the evening could bring more than just scattered showers. The night temperature is expected to be the same as the previous with a low around 72 degrees.
Looking towards the end of the week, Thursday maintains a 50 percent chance of rainfall in the afternoon, despite being mostly sunny with a high near 89. The following nights will have a lower possibility of rain, with just a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms observed before 8pm. Friday's forecast mirrors Thursday but with temperatures nudging closer to 90 degrees.
As the weekend arrives, Atlantans will see partly sunny skies but should keep their umbrellas handy for the 40 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms continuing on Saturday. Evening temperatures will dip slightly to a low around 71. Sunday continues the trend of warmth and potential wet weather, boasting a mostly sunny day with a high near 87 and a 40 percent likelihood of rainfall, rounding out a week characterized by an ebb and flow of stormy weather and tepid tranquility.
The complete outlook, including specific timings for probable showers and thunderstorms, can be reviewed on the National Weather Service website.
