Atlanta residents should gear up for a week of fluctuating weather conditions, according to the latest updates. Starting today, there is a "30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm," as reported by the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to hover around a high near 50 degrees, with a shift in wind direction from north to east in the morning and potential gusts up to 15 mph.
Tonight, rain becomes certain, with showers expected mainly after 9 p.m. Forecasters call for 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall. An east wind at 5 to 10 mph may bring gusts up to 15 mph as the downpour continues.
Wet conditions will continue into Tuesday, with showers likely before 1 p.m. and a 70% chance of rain. Despite the clouds, highs will stay near 50 degrees. Winds will shift to the northwest by afternoon, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Residents will get a brief break from the rain on Wednesday, with sunny skies and a high near 51. Conditions change again toward the weekend: Thursday brings a 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m., increasing to 50% Thursday night. Temperatures will stay fairly steady, with highs just above 50 and lows around 40.
Rainy weather returns Friday with a 90% chance of showers and a cooler high near 47. Showers remain likely Friday night with an 80% chance of rain. Saturday offers little relief, with mostly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of showers and a high near 54.
Sunday brings some relief with mostly sunny skies and a high near 56 degrees. Atlantans should still stay prepared, as the upcoming week looks to be unpredictable.
