Brace yourselves, Atlantans, as the skies are set to open up this week with a series of showers and thunderstorms likely to break the summer heat. Today's chance of precipitation is pegged at 60%, as showers and thunderstorms could roll through the city mainly before 5pm, according to forecasts. "Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am," the National Weather Service warns for tonight's weather. With an expected low around 65 degrees and an ongoing east wind, make sure you're prepared for a damp evening.
The rest of the week appears to mirror today's unpredictability, with the National Weather Service suggesting a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday and a slightly lower chance of 30% come Wednesday night. On accommodations for those walking or biking, remember that the streets and pathways might be more than a little soaked, so plan your travels and tread carefully. With a high near 79 and a low around 67, the temperature swings will stand as a subtle reminder of the season's transition.
Looking beyond midweek, Thursday has a 40% chance of showers, increasing in likelihood after 2pm and decreasing slightly by night with a fluctuating chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy skies should give way to a low around 68 degrees after an evening when showers and thunderstorms are possible before 11pm. Atlantans can anticipate a similar weather pattern rolling into the weekend with a steady mix of sunshine and clouds adorning the skyline.
Friday and the weekend forecast suggests a playful dance of sun and rain with a partly sunny Friday and a high near 82, offering a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms and a sustained possibility for rain through Sunday night. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will gradually climb, peaking on Monday with an expected high near 87 degrees. Be it a stroll in Piedmont Park or a jog down the BeltLine, residents should remain vigilant of the weather's fickle nature and keep an umbrella and sunglasses at hand – always a prudent accessory choice in a city where weather can often change on a dime.
