Atlanta residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds over the coming week, with opportunities for both rain and sunshine according to the latest weather forecasts. Today, there's a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88 degrees. Winds will remain light, shifting from calm to a westerly flow around 5 mph in the afternoon. "New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms," as detailed by the National Weather Service in their extended weather forecast.
Tonight, the chance for rain drops significantly, to just 10 percent before 7 p.m. The outlook for the night is mostly cloudy with a low around 67, and a light northwest wind around 5 mph. Moving into Sunday, skies will clear up, presenting a sunny day with a high near 84 and northwest winds picking up slightly at 5 to 10 mph. Sunday night's forecast is partly cloudy, with a low around 65 and a north wind that becomes northeastern after midnight.
As the week progresses, Atlanta's forecast suggests partly sunny conditions for Monday with a high near 81, and easterly winds around 10 mph that could gust as high as 20 mph. The nighttime forecast predicts partly cloudy skies, and a low around 63. Tuesday and Wednesday bode well for outdoor activities, with mostly sunny skies and highs hovering in the low 80s. The evenings will maintain a consistent pattern, with partly cloudy skies and lows in the low to mid-60s.
For those planning ahead, the latter half of the week looks to hold steady with delightful weather. Thursday and Friday are forecast to be sunny, with highs gradually increasing from near 85 to 86 degrees, respectively. "Mostly clear," skies will take over the nightly skies during this period, with lows maintaining a mild temperament around the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service.
