Atlanta residents might expect to break out an array of clothing as the week progresses, with weather patterns showing a blend of sunny days, potential showers, and a notable dip in temperature towards Sunday night. According to a forecast published by the National Weather Service today, locals will see patchy fog early in the day before sun prevails, pushing temperatures up to a comfortable 66 degrees.
However, the odds are turning towards rain tonight, with a 50 percent chance of showers, particularly between the hours of 9pm and 4am. The evening will bring cooler winds that could reach gusts as high as 20 mph, setting Atlantans up for a blustery end to the day. Temperatures will plummet to a low around 35 tonight, so a warmer layer may be necessary for those venturing out.
As shared by the National Weather Service, Sunday will usher in sunny skies but temperatures are set to fall to around 33 by 5pm, with a robust northwest wind around 15 mph, and gusts could soar as high as 30 mph. Fast-forward to Sunday night and it becomes clear that cold weather is not taking a break; forecasters are predicting a frigid low around 19 degrees.
Come Monday, skies remain sunny with a milder high near 42, though calm winds in the morning are expected to take a turn to the east later in the day. Nightfall brings clear conditions, a pattern that seems to hold steady into Tuesday with a balmy high near 53 predicted. The lead-up to midweek remains mostly sunny, albeit with temperatures wedging up to the high 50s on Wednesday.
Thursday could see a 30 percent chance of showers amidst the sunshine, with temps climbing back up to a pleasant 66 degrees. The likelihood of rain slightly intensifies by Thursday night, growing to a 50 percent chance. To round off the week, Friday foreshadows a 20 percent chance of rain, although mostly sunny skies could still offer a reprieve with temperatures hovering near 59 degrees.
