Residents of Atlanta can expect a mix of sun and storms in the coming days, according to the extended weather forecast. The National Weather Service reports a chance of showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching near 91 degrees. The likelihood of precipitation stands at 40 percent today, with an east wind blowing at around 5 mph.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms drops slightly to 30 percent, mainly occurring before 8pm. Forecasters promise a partly cloudy evening, with a low hovering around 73 degrees and the east wind persevering in its breezy chore at 5 mph. Upon examining the forecast, the cadence of the sun and showers seems set to dance through the week alternately.
Carrying on to Wednesday, Atlantans can anticipate similar conditions with a 30 percent chance of afternoon thunderstorms and a high temperature creeping up to 92 degrees. The pattern appears repetitive; however, the north wind, which is expected to settle to a calm presence by evening, could bring a slight deviation.
As the week progresses, Thursday promises an uptick in potential thunderstorms after 2pm, holding a 40 percent chance. The largely sunny day will peak near 91 degrees before dipping to a more comfortable 71 at night. The calm wind, now turning northwest, might bring respite by affirming the forecast of precipitation at 40 percent.
Friday ushers in a higher probability of rain, with the day bringing a 70 percent chance of showers, then thunderstorms likely post 8am. The high is expected to cool slightly to 84 degrees beneath mostly cloudy skies. The evening maintains a steady rhythm, with showers and thunderstorms before tapering off to a 60 percent chance later in the night.
As the weekend approaches, Saturday also stands to be ambivalent, offering a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon hours. The forecast suggests mostly cloudy conditions, with highs near a more moderate 82 degrees. Looking towards Sunday, the forecast suggests a breath of partly sunny skies with a 30 percent chance of storms, followed by a serene sunny Monday with a high near 85 degrees.
