As Atlanta braces for a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, locals can expect an ebb and flow of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, the city will enjoy a sunny start today with a high near 82, but the tranquility is short-lived as showers and thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday. The odds of precipitation are pegged at 70%, with south-southwest winds blowing between 7 and 9 mph.

The forecast for the following days shows a repetitive pattern: a mostly clear Wednesday night with the mercury dipping to 61 degrees followed by a sunny Thursday reaching a high near 88. However, as we march on into the weekend, the certainty of sunlit afternoons starts to wane. The FOX5 Atlanta meteorological reports suggest a chance of showers on Friday, with mostly sunny conditions despite the rain's specter and a high near 85 degrees.

Temperatures are expected to dip slightly on Saturday, with highs settling around 77 degrees and the continuance of shower and thunderstorm chances. The instability lingers into the night, where partly cloudy skies leave room for unsettled weather and lows around 63, providing Atlantans with a reason to keep their umbrellas within arm's reach.

As the weekend unwinds, FOX5 Atlanta predicts a slight rebound in temperatures, anticipating a high of 79 degrees on Sunday. The following Monday should see the temperature rise again to a comfortable 82 degrees, promising a fresh start to the new week. Nighttime conditions throughout this period are expected to be fairly consistent, with lows hovering in the low to mid-60s, serving as a reminder that spring's capriciousness spares no one when it comes to wardrobe choices.