As the heat of summer begins to wane, Atlanta is gearing up for a decidedly mild first week of October, according to the latest weather forecasts. Residents can expect a sunny start today with temperatures reaching a comfortable high near 79 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Winds from the east will keep the air moving at around 10 mph, though there might be gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
As the evening approaches, Atlantans should see more clouds rolling in, bringing the low around 59 degrees, and the typical east wind staying near 5 mph, with the possibility of higher gusts up to 15 mph. The rest of the weekend appears much the same, according to the extended forecast, with partly sunny skies on Saturday and a slight increase in temperature, as highs could touch 81 degrees. And yet, the pattern of cloud cover continues, setting a low near 64 degrees at night.
Moving into Sunday, the theme of mostly cloudy skies is persistent yet again, with the mercury expected to hit 79. That east wind, ever-present, could whip up to about 15 mph, along with gusts potentially reaching a bracing 25 mph. The night may bring a tease of showers, as there's a modest 20 percent chance of precipitation. The following day, however, introduces a 40 percent chance of showers.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, showers seem to once again be on the docket with a 30 percent chance of rainfall along with a possibility of thunderstorms in the afternoon. The forecast suggests a high near 79 degrees, offering a bit of solace from the damp outlook. "A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm," remarks the NWS forecast, making it clear that while there may be breaks in the rain, uncertainty looms. The pattern of possible showers and occasional thunderstorms extends into Tuesday night.
As the week progresses, the chance of rainfall tapers a bit with Wednesday seeing just a 20 percent likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. Even with partly sunny conditions, the high for the day is expected to reach 81 degrees. The following night promises a mere 10 percent chance of showers and storms. And by Thursday, it's back to partly sunny days with a high around a pleasantly crisp 75 degrees.
