As Atlanta marks Veterans Day under clear skies, the city ushers in a period of sunshine and temperate weather. Today's high is anticipated to hover around 48 degrees, accompanied by a west wind traveling at a mild 5 to 10 mph, although gusts could reach up to 15 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The calm evening ahead is set to mirror the day with temperatures dropping to a low of 37 and continued southwest breezes.
The following day, Wednesday, ensures the city stays bathed in sunlight with a rise in temperature reaching near 63 degrees. The west wind persists, blowing with a slightly stronger force of around 10 mph, and gusts could potentially, escalate to 20 mph. Atlantans can expect a mostly clear night as the mercury dips to 42 degrees accompanied by gentler west winds.
The trend of sunny days extends into Thursday where the temperature is expected to climb even higher, peaking around 67 degrees. A northwest wind will accompany the warmth at a light pace of 5 mph. Once the sun sets, residents can enjoy another mostly clear evening with a low temperature settling around 43.
As we progress into the weekend, Friday's temperature is projected to reach an appealing high of 71 under continued sunny skies. Evening conditions will mirror previous nights, mostly clear with the low hovering near 48 degrees. Saturday promises more sunshine and a slight increase in warmth, with a high around 73, while nighttime introduces a bit more cloudiness alongside a low of 52 degrees, as detailed by the National Weather Service.
Changes in the pattern arise on Sunday with a 20 percent chance of showers appearing in the forecast, yet the day will remain primarily sunny with a high again near 73. As the evening unfolds, there's an uptick in the possibility of rain, rising to a 30 percent chance as temperatures drop marginally to a low around 52. The same likelihood of showers carries over into Monday, delivering a partly sunny day with a high near 70.
