First Alert Forecast: Spotty Showers Today, Bigger Storms Brewing Next Week

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Atlanta is in for a mix of weather this week, with scattered showers and possible brief downpours on Sunday, followed by a more significant storm system expected to move in on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing the potential for severe weather and heavy rain.

Why it matters

The changing weather patterns can impact daily activities, travel, and safety for Atlanta residents, so it's important for them to stay informed and prepared.

The details

On Sunday, highs will reach only the upper 60s to low 70s, with spotty showers and possible brief downpours. Monday and Tuesday will see more spotty afternoon storms, but widespread rain and thunderstorm activity is not expected. However, a significant system is expected to move into the region on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing scattered to widespread showers and storms, with the potential for severe weather and another inch of rain. Thursday will also see a dramatic change in temperature, with highs dropping into the 50s and winds gusting up to 40 mph, leading to wind chills in the 30s on Friday morning.

• Sunday will see scattered showers and possible brief downpours.
• Monday and Tuesday will bring spotty afternoon storms.
• Late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, expect another round of scattered to widespread showers and storms.
• Thursday will see a dramatic change in temperature, with highs dropping into the 50s and winds gusting up to 40 mph.
• Wind chills in the 30s are possible Friday morning.

What’s next

Residents should stay tuned to Atlanta News First for updates on the potential severe weather and changing temperatures in the coming days.