Georgia Weather Forecast: A Stormy Work Week

ATLANTA, GA — It was a picture perfect Easter weekend in metro Atlanta, but the coming week likely will return us to the stormy spring norm.

There's a chance of thunderstorms every day between Monday and Friday. Tuesday marks the biggest chance for a storm — there's a 60 percent chance of precipitation with storms expected to roll into the area around 2 p.m. and continue through the evening.

But to be safe, we're suggesting you have an umbrella handy every day, just in case.

Here's a look at the coming week's weather forecast, from the National Weather Service:

Monday: A slight chance of showers between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday night, a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Showers likely Tuesday night and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Wednesday night, a 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Thursday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Friday night, a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

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