Atlanta gets one more mostly dry, sun-soaked day Tuesday before storm chances make a serious return. The forecast calls for a high near 94°F, light northeast winds and virtually no chance of rain across the city. Tuesday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 72°F.
Sunny Tuesday Comes With An Air Quality Alert
The National Weather Service forecast shows clear skies through the afternoon, with temperatures climbing from the upper 60s and 70s in the morning into the low 90s by late afternoon. A Code Orange air quality alert is also in effect for Atlanta, meaning outdoor air may be unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the National Weather Service.
Children, people sensitive to ozone and residents with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon and early evening, when ozone levels are expected to be highest. Even with the relatively dry air, Tuesday is a day to keep strenuous outdoor plans flexible.
Storm Chances Build Wednesday
Wednesday starts mostly sunny, but the weather pattern turns more unsettled after 2 p.m. The high should reach about 92°F, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Storm chances continue Wednesday night, when the low will be near 71°F and the chance of rain rises to 50%. Downpours may be hit-or-miss, but residents planning evening events should keep an umbrella and a backup plan nearby.
Thursday And Friday Look Wettest
Thursday is currently the soggiest day in the forecast, with showers and thunderstorms likely, a high near 90°F and a 70% chance of precipitation. Thursday night stays mostly cloudy and stormy, with another 70% rain chance and a low around 71°F.
Friday brings another 70% chance of rain, with showers possible early, a brief lull possible around midday and thunderstorms more likely later in the afternoon. The high should be near 89°F, while Friday night remains unsettled with showers and thunderstorms likely before tapering to a chance of rain.
Weekend Heat Returns With Scattered Storms
Saturday and Sunday should be mostly sunny at times, but neither day is a total washout guarantee. Saturday reaches about 89°F with a 30% chance of afternoon storms, while Sunday climbs near 90°F with another 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Monday stays warm, with a high near 92°F and only a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms. In short, Atlanta gets a crisp-looking Tuesday, then a wetter stretch arrives just in time to complicate the latter half of the week.
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