Residents of Atlanta GA should keep their umbrellas close over the next few days, with chances of showers and thunderstorms predicted to increase as the week progresses. Today might stay mostly sunny until a smattering of showers potentially hits after 4pm, with only a 10 percent chance of rain—so says the latest bulletin from the National Weather Service. The mild breeze blowing from the southwest could turn into gusts reaching up to 20 mph, ensuring that the high of 87 is kept at bay just so.
As night falls, these chances of precipitation will climb to 30 percent, predominantly after 3am. The southwest wind won't abate much, staying in the range of 5 to 10 mph. The cover of darkness will be partly cloudy, while the mercury dips to a comfortable 70 degrees. Watch out for those gusts though, as they might still reach up to 20 mph, providing Atlanta with a fresh breath of relentless air.
Wednesday will usher in a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and "partly sunny" skies will compete with a continued high near 88 degrees. The weather service warns that the winds from the southwest won't give much respite, maintaining a 5 to 10 mph pace, with possible gusts as high as 15 mph, as mentioned on their website.
Don't be fooled by the increase in cloud cover come Wednesday night; those clouds herald a 50 percent chance of more showers and thunderstorms. It seems like the wind is determined to play along, coming from the southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts strong enough to make their presence felt at 20 mph. With dropping temperatures around 69 degrees, it's a mostly cloudy way to set the stage for the thunderous performance to follow.
For those craving the rumble and flash, Thursday will not disappoint. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected to be the day's main act with an 80 percent likelihood. If you happen to step outside, be prepared for a robust southwest wind, pushing forward at 15 to 20 mph and gusting all the way up to 30 mph. The day's high will hover near 85, but that's hardly the star of the show.
As Thursday evening arrives, the 80 percent chance of rain and possible thunderstorms will focus its attention before 8pm. This will transition to a medley of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am the following morning, then a mere chance of showers after 5am. Temperatures are expected to lower to around 64 degrees, offering a small, damp respite from the day's events.
By the time Friday comes around, the chance for showers persists, with thunderstorms also potentially entering the fray after 8am. Despite the rain, the sun hasn't given up its fight, promising a mostly sunny day with a high near 77 and a 40 percent chance to catch some rainfall.
The weekend, starting Friday night, brings a reprieve for Atlantans, boasting mostly clear skies and a low around 53. The bright trend continues with a sunny Saturday reaching up to 76 degrees, and another mostly clear night with a low of 55. Sunday and Monday also promise sunshine and highs in the 70s and 80s, respectively, offering a calm end to a tempestuous weather week in Atlanta.
