Atlanta is waking up to clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s Saturday, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 92. Rain chances are close to zero across the city, making this a notably dry start to the weekend. Drier air should also make the heat feel less oppressive than recent steamy stretches.
Sunny Weekend, Cooler Night Ahead
Saturday will stay sunny with northwest winds ranging from calm to 10 mph, while Saturday night turns partly cloudy with a low around 72. Sunday looks just as bright, reaching about 91 degrees, though northwest wind gusts could approach 20 mph. Sunday night brings mostly clear skies and a cooler low near 68.
According to the National Weather Service, the weekend's drier pattern comes as lower humidity filters into North Georgia. The agency expects daytime temperatures to remain in the low to mid-90s while overnight readings dip into the 60s and low 70s.
Storm Chances Return Tuesday
Monday stays mostly sunny with a high near 91 and only a 10% rain chance during the day. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday night after 2 a.m., followed by a 40% storm chance Tuesday with a high near 90. Wednesday keeps the unsettled pattern, bringing another 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high near 91.
Thursday Looks Like The Wettest Day
Thursday is currently the week's most rain-prone day, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a 70% chance of precipitation. Temperatures should ease back to around 88 degrees, while storms could continue into Thursday night. Friday rebounds to about 90 with another chance of showers and thunderstorms.
No watches, warnings or advisories are listed for the Atlanta forecast area. For outdoor plans, Saturday through Monday offer the best window before humidity and storm chances build again during the middle of next week.
