Atlanta is expected to experience a significant temperature drop this evening, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs around 42 degrees by 5 p.m. Northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph, are expected to increase the chill. The extended forecast indicates mostly clear skies overnight, with temperatures falling to near 28 degrees.
Monday will be mostly sunny, with high temperatures near 49 degrees and winds around 5 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, temperatures are forecast to drop to about 32 degrees under clear skies.
Temperatures in Atlanta are expected to rise in the coming days. Tuesday is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 57 degrees and a partly cloudy night with lows around 39 degrees. Wednesday will see increased cloud cover, with a high near 56 degrees and a 30 percent chance of showers in the evening before 1 a.m., followed by a low around 30 degrees, according to the NWS.
Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 39 degrees and nighttime temperatures dropping to around 25 degrees. Friday is forecast to be sunny, with highs near 50 degrees and a partly cloudy night with lows around 34 degrees. Saturday is expected to have mostly sunny skies, with a high near 52 degrees.
