As February rolls forward in Atlanta, GA, residents are looking at a series of fluctuating weather conditions. With temperatures ranging from the high 20s to mid-70s, the upcoming week promises a mixed bag of meteorological events. According to the National Weather Service, Atlanta can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine today, with a high near 68 degrees and southwest winds traveling at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the city faces a slight chance of showers between 1 am and 2 am, although the likelihood of precipitation remains low at 20 percent. The overcast evening sky will see temperatures hovering around 59 degrees, and a gentle south wind moving at about 5 mph. Over the next few days, Atlanta residents will be subject to a shifting palette of weather scenarios, including cloudy skies and chances of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday's weather in Atlanta suggests a 30 percent chance of rain before 1 pm with mostly cloudy conditions and rising temperatures near 77 degrees. Venturing into Thursday night, showers are likely after 1 am, while winds pick up, carrying gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation ramps up to a considerable 70 percent.
As the workweek concludes on Friday, the Atlanta area stands a 60 percent chance of entering the weekend with not only showers but the potential crackle of thunderstorms after 4 pm. Although partly sunny skies are expected, with a high near 75, residents might want to keep rain gear at hand. Moving into Saturday, the forecast suggests showers and the possibility of thunderstorms will persist, thus ensuring outdoor activities are likely to be impacted, according to the National Weather Service.
The outlook for Sunday seems to brighten, with a mere 20 percent chance of morning showers before the clouds give way to sun, shining down on a cooler high near 52. The NWS forecasts that the clear weather will stretch into Monday, with a sunny day topping out at 46 degrees and a crisp evening low around 28. As the next workweek begins, Atlanta can anticipate more sunny skies with a high near 53 on Tuesday.
