Georgia Weather Forecast: Windy Start to the Week, Rain Chances Later

ATLANTA, GA — This week starts out sunny, and windy. When the wind exits near the end of the week, clouds roll in, according to the National Weather Service.

We'll have nights in the low 50s, with highs starting Monday near 80 degrees — well above seasonal averages — before settling into the mid-70s for most of the week.

We'll also see winds up to 10 mph on Monday and Tuesday, with gusts reaching as high as 15 mph.

Temperatures will head for the high 70s by the end of the week, but we'll see a chance of showers Thursday and Friday. Skies are expected to clear for the weekend.

Here's the latest forecast from the National Weather Service:

Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 77.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

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