Atlanta residents can expect a mixed bag of weather conditions over the next few days, according to the latest forecast. Today's sunny skies will serve as a prelude to a slight chance of showers and potential thunderstorms by tomorrow afternoon. The National Weather Service reports a high near 92 degrees today, with calm winds shifting southwest.
Tonight, the skies will stay partly cloudy as temperatures dip to a low around 72. While the south wind will hang around 5 mph, it's expected to still up come calm. Looking ahead to Saturday, the chance of precipitation is 40%, with thunderstorms possibly interrupting an otherwise partly sunny day. After 2 p.m., the calm wind shifting northwest might provide some relief from the heat.
For those making plans for Saturday night, you might want to keep an umbrella close. There's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. But the rest of the evening should be clear with a low around 66 and a gentle northwest breeze. Sunday promises clearer skies with sunny conditions and a high near 84, accompanied by a brisk northwest wind.
Mostly sunny days are anticipated from Monday through Wednesday, with highs ranging from 81 to 84 degrees. Each night, the sky is mostly clear, hovering around the low 60s for optimum sleeping conditions, aimlessly wandering between evening and dawn. Thursday tops off the stretch with a high near 87 under sunny skies, concluding a mostly dry and temperate week for the Atlanta area.
