2 weeks Ago By Marc Washington
Residents of Atlanta can look forward to sunny skies and mild temperatures today, with a high near 73 degrees, as a northwest wind picks up between 5 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The clear weather is set to continue into the evening, with tonight's low predicted to be around 47 degrees, while the northwest wind winds down to a calm breeze, according to the National Weather Service.The pleasant conditions are expected to persist through Thursday, boasting a high near 76 degrees and a gentle east wind that will shift south in the afternoon, this mild pattern will be one residents might enjoy for outdoor activities or simply soaking up the sun.
As night falls, partly cloudy skies will bring a low around 54 degrees, with a soft south wind continuing at about 5 mph. Friday will introduce partly sunny skies and a further increase in temperature, hitting a high around 81 degrees, the south wind maintaining its presence at 5 to 10 mph and occasional gusts up to 15 mph.While Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 59, the weekend brings a slight change with a 20 percent chance of showers post 2pm on Saturday.
Despite the potential for wetness, the day will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 78. The likelihood of precipitation increases Saturday night, as the forecast suggests a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and mostly cloudy skies continue, setting the stage for a low around 62 degrees.Sunday's weather promises a mix of sun and potential showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm, the day's high could reach up to 80 degrees however be aware, the chance of precipitation stands at 30 percent and Sunday night may also see its share of showers and thunderstorms.
Partly cloudy conditions will endure with a low around 64, and a 40 percent chance of rain. The start of the next week keeps this unsettled pattern, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Monday and partly sunny skies amidst a high near 80, but Monday night eases into a 30 percent chance of showers and a low around 52 degrees.As the new week rolls in, Tuesday offers a slight reprieve with a mostly sunny outlook accompanied by a 20 percent chance of showers and a pleasant high near 75 degrees.
This sees us back to a semblance of the fair weather that began the forecast period, indicating a cycle of climatic ups and downs typical of the Atlanta region as spring marches on..
