As the city of Atlanta sets its sights on the week ahead, residents can expect a roller coaster of weather conditions that'll demand a wardrobe versatile enough to handle sunshine and showers alike. The National Weather Service is forecasting a sunny day today with temperatures peaking at a comfortable 54 degrees. Winds are anticipated to remain light, making it an ideal day for those end-of-year outdoor activities.
This evening, the skies will start to betray the clear conditions of the daytime; partly cloudy skies will lead into a nighttime low of around 33 degrees. Tomorrow, overcasts will become the protagonist, though temperatures will hover near 58 degrees. Calm winds will continue to be a steady companion as the city waits for the impending showers.
The coming rain is expected to start making its presence known by Thursday afternoon. “Showers likely, mainly after 1pm,” as reported by the National Weather Service, with a “chance of precipitation is 60%.” A high near 63 degrees will be accompanied by southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 15 mph. Thursday evening might carry with it showers and the possibility of a thunderstorm before transitioning back into calmer weather on Friday.
As the showers clear out, Friday is slated to bring back the sun with a daytime high near 49 degrees, with a night that will dip around frosty 32 degrees. The weekend will continue this trend with a sunny disposition on Saturday and a high reaching to 58 degrees. However, Atlanta won't be rid of the rain completely, as there's a 20 to 30 percent chance of showers from Sunday into early next week. The temperatures again will play in the 60s, promising a mild if unpredictable finish to the week's weather saga.
