Atlanta residents can expect a mix of sun and storms in the coming days, according to the latest forecasts. Today showers and thunderstorms are expected mainly after 4pm, with the area seeing a high near 88 degrees and a southwest wind around 5 mph. "Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," as reported by the National Weather Service. The evening will continue the trend with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms, especially before 8pm, and a low around 72 degrees with calm winds developing later in the evening.
Moving into Thursday, the chance of rain decreases slightly to 30%, with similar weather conditions predicted for Thursday night. The trend of afternoon and early evening storms continues into the weekend, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Friday after 2pm; and temperatures pushing up to a high near 92 degrees. The night will bring a minimal 10 percent chance of rain, and partly cloudy skies, with a low settling around 73 degrees.
For those planning for outdoor activities on the weekend, Saturday offers mostly sunny skies with a high near 90, punctuated by a 20% chance of storms after 2pm. The routine of potential precipitations endures into Sunday, with "a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm," and largely sunny conditions leading to a high around 89 degrees. The nighttime maintains a steady pattern, providing a 30% chance of rain and a low roughly around 72, as per NWS.
The outlook for the beginning of next week keeps the possibility of thunderstorms at bay, but only slightly. Monday and Tuesday both pose a 20% chance for storms, with daytime temperatures leveling near a comfortable 90 degrees. Come nightfall, the skies aim to clear; somewhat, ushering in a rather consistent low around the mid-70s.
