2 days Ago By Rohit Mehta
Residents of Atlanta can expect a mix of clouds and sunshine with a warm front bringing temperatures up to the high 70s and 80s this week. According to the National Weather Service, today will be partly sunny with a high near 79 degrees, while southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph and could gust as high as 15 mph. The evening forecast indicates partly cloudy skies with a low around 64 and the same southeast winds continuing.
Ahead of tomorrow, Atlantans might want to keep an umbrella close by as there is a slight chance of showers between noon and 2 p.m., increasing to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.
m. With partly sunny skies expected, the high will hover near 80 degrees and southeast winds will stay steady around 5 mph. The probability of rain is noted to be 20 percent.
Wednesday's weather will bring a higher chance with a 30 percent probability of precipitation after 2 p.m. Those in Atlanta should anticipate partly sunny conditions with temperatures peaking near a warm 83 degrees.
The evening is similarly expected to have a 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm, followed by a drop to a low around 65 under partly cloudy night skies.Moving closer to the weekend, Thursday will also be partly sunny with a high near 85, but with a 20 percent possibility of showers popping up in the afternoon. Nightfall will increase the chances significantly with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly cloudy conditions will take the temperature down around 65 degrees. "Friday will present a busy weather pattern," as there is likely to be "a chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2 p.m.
, then showers likely after 2pm," noted the National Weather Service forecast, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation and an expected high near 83.However, the weekend is shaping up to be clear and sunny. Saturday's outlook predicts sunny skies with a high near 78, while the nighttime temperature is projected to be a comfortable 55 degrees.
Extending into Sunday, residents should again see sunny weather with temperatures similar to Saturday, around 79 degrees, offering a perfect opportunity for outdoor activities..
