Atlanta is waking Wednesday to clear skies and temperatures around 60 degrees, but the city is headed for a sunny afternoon near 81. The calm, warm stretch has two more dry days left before rain chances begin climbing into the weekend.
The National Weather Service expects dry weather through Thursday, with light east winds and no rain forecast for either day. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for Atlanta right now, though this is a sharper weekend turn than the setup described in Hoodline's Tuesday forecast.
Thursday Brings The Warmest Dry Day
Thursday should be sunny and warmer, with a high near 86 and an overnight low around 62. Winds will remain light, making Wednesday and Thursday the best window for outdoor plans before the weather pattern gets considerably messier.
Rain Arrives Friday Night And Builds Saturday
Friday stays partly sunny with a high near 81, but a slight chance of showers arrives after 2 p.m. Rain chances rise to 70% Friday night, when showers become likely and east winds increase to 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday looks like the weekend's main weather problem, with an 80% chance of rain, a cooler high near 73 and east winds around 15 to 20 mph. Showers are expected before 2 p.m., followed by a chance of thunderstorms later in the day.
Storm Risk Lingers Through Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms remain likely Saturday night and Sunday, with Sunday bringing an 80% rain chance and a high near 77. Forecasters are watching Tropical Depression 9, which is expected to strengthen before reaching the northern Gulf Coast, for the potential to send heavy rain and gusty winds into the Atlanta area.
The forecast discussion says locally strong storms and some tornado potential could develop from Friday into Saturday, while the exact track and intensity remain uncertain. Anyone with weekend plans should keep an eye on updated forecasts, especially for outdoor events and Saturday travel.
Columbus Day Starts To Dry Out
Monday looks mostly sunny with a high near 81 and only a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms. Tuesday should stay mostly sunny near 82, offering a warmer and quieter finish after the weekend's unsettled weather.
