Residents of Atlanta can expect to see a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms over the next week. As reported by the National Weather Service, there's a small chance of rain this evening with "a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm." While today's temperatures are forecast to hit a high near 93 degrees, those heading out tonight should find conditions mostly clear with a comfortable low around 74 degrees.
The humidity intends to stick around through Tuesday, bringing a slightly higher "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm." Similar conditions are expected Tuesday night with a 30 percent chance of rain before 8 pm, apart from the partly cloudy skies and lows settling around 72 degrees, as detailed by the NWS.
Midweek forecasts suggest an ongoing pattern of sunny mornings and potential afternoon storms, with Wednesday also presenting a "30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm." The high is expected to hover near 91 degrees, according to the service's forecast. Wednesday night's weather should lean on the clearer side, yet still, retain a chance of early evening thunderstorms.
Heading into the weekend, the likelihood of precipitation increases with Friday showing a 60% chance of precipitation. During the day, Atlanta is poised to have slightly cooler temperatures, with the forecast predicting a high near 86 and showers more likely to occur after the early afternoon. This pattern looks set to persist into Saturday. Storms are deemed likely both during the day and night, with the high peaking at a mostly cloudy 84 degrees and a low around 70 degrees.
The extended forecast points to Sunday offering up "a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms," according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, the sunshine is anticipated to make a robust appearance as well, with highs in the mid-80s providing a potentially pleasant end to the week's erratic weather.
