Residents of Atlanta can look forward to a week of variable weather, according to the latest reports. Starting today, the morning fog will give way to mostly sunny skies with a high around 60 degrees, as calm winds take a turn from the northwest. As the night approaches, Atlantans should expect mostly cloudy conditions and a low settling around 43 degrees, with calm winds persisting throughout, as detailed by the NWS.
Coming Monday, the sun continues to grace the city, shining down with highs near 62 degrees. The wind, almost reflecting the stillness of the city's hustle, will start calm but is expected to come from the south at around 5 mph by afternoon. The forecast for Monday night hints at partly cloudy skies with the temperature dipping to a comfortable 47 degrees, while the southern wind slows to a whisper, becoming calm once more.
For those looking towards the midweek, Tuesday might start with slight cloudiness; however, temperatures will warm to an inviting 67 degrees. "Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph," the National Weather Service reports. As night descends, there's a modest 20 percent chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies anticipated and lows around 56 degrees.
Wednesday's weather narrative remains consistent with mostly cloudy skies and a high near an exceptionally pleasant 71 degrees. Plunging into Wednesday night, the clouds persist and the mercury drops to about 54 degrees. Looking toward Thursday, inhabitants should keep an eye out for a slight chance of showers post-1pm amidst the clouds, as highs again reach near 71 degrees. Atlanta's chance of showers elevates to 40 percent come Thursday night, closing out the day shrouded in clouds, with lows around 59 degrees.
As the week rounds off, Friday's forecast is trending wetter, with a 50 percent chance of showers in a mostly cloudy sky reaching highs near 70 degrees. Friday Night "A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50," forecasts the NWS. Saturday continues the trend with a 40 percent likelihood of rain, casting a mostly cloudy veil over the city, as temperatures hit highs near the 60-degree mark.
