Residents of Atlanta can look forward to a week of mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures, according to the latest weather forecasts. As the city enters the beginning of September, conditions are expected to be ideal for any Labor Day plans with highs consistently hovering in the low 80s.
The National Weather Service predicts that today will be mostly sunny with an eastern breeze, reaching a comfortable high near 83 degrees. The evening is set to follow suit, remaining partly cloudy with lows around 64 degrees. The continuation of this pattern is to slightly change by midweek with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Labor Day itself is to be just as pleasant, allowing for outdoor celebrations to carry on without weather-induced interruptions. The daytime high is again projected to be near 83, with gusts of wind up to 15 mph. The evening should maintain clear skies, only to eventually cool down to a low around 62 degrees.
As the week progresses, Atlanta's weather appears to remain relatively stable. Tuesday and Wednesday are to offer up mostly sunny days with highs in the lower 80s and the potential of late afternoon showers. "A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm," states the National Weather Service for Wednesday's forecast. The odds for precipitation slightly drop towards the end of the week, making way for continued sunshine and clear nights.
The clear trends are to persist into the weekend, with no major changes foreseen. Saturday rounds out the week with an expected rise in temperatures, setting up locals for a high near 85 and an evening dip to 61 degrees. For those planning any weekend activities, the weather seems to be firmly on their side.
