Catch up on the latest weather trends in Atlanta and across the Southeast. From evening forecasts to storm alerts, our blog provides all you need to know to plan your week ahead!

In this detailed blog post, we delve into the nuances of Atlanta’s changing weather and the broader Southeast’s forecast. From mostly cloudy skies in Atlanta to scattered showers in northern Florida and clear skies along the Gulf Coast, we cover all aspects of the regional weather. As a cold front approaches, bringing potential rain and cooler temperatures, we analyze what this means for Atlanta and surrounding areas. Plus, practical advice for coping with high UV levels and brief intense rainfall.
In the Southeast, scattered showers are moving across northern Florida, particularly affecting areas around Jacksonville and Miami. Along the Gulf Coast, including New Orleans and Houston, weather remains mostly clear with no significant precipitation. Parts of Alabama, including Montgomery, are starting to see increasing cloud cover, suggesting possible rain development later in the day. Across Georgia and the Carolinas, conditions are currently calm, but watch for potential rain as cloud cover shifts eastward.
This evening in Atlanta, temperatures start at 84 degrees at 9 PM, then gently ease to 76 degrees by 1 AM. Wind conditions are mild, with a light south-southeast breeze at 3 mph shifting to southeast by 11 PM before calming by 1 AM. Initially, skies are partly cloudy, but expect them to clear up nicely into the night, offering a mostly clear outlook.
Tonight, Memphis will see a low of 72 degrees. Nashville is forecasted to drop to 74, while Atlanta will cool down to 73. Shreveport will experience a low of 77, and New Orleans will also register 77 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southeast, Memphis is set to reach a sizzling high of 95 degrees. Atlanta will experience a temperature peak of 93 degrees, while Charlotte will be just a notch warmer at 94. New Orleans is expected to hit 91 degrees, aligning closely with Jackson, which will see a high of 91 as well. In Florida, Jacksonville will warm to 90 degrees, while Tampa expects slightly higher temperatures at 92.
A cold front is approaching the Southeast, moving from Texas through Louisiana and Mississippi. Expect scattered thunderstorms in these areas, with the potential for severe weather, particularly in terms of gusty winds and heavy downpours. As the front reaches the Southeast, including Atlanta, on Sunday morning, showers may continue throughout the day. Watch for localized flooding in low-lying areas due to brief but intense rainfall. Temperatures will dip slightly, bringing cooler air behind the front into early next week.
The UV index in Atlanta is very high this Saturday and Sunday, reaching a level of 10. Expect a burn time of just 12 minutes!
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta: Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 91 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Sunday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a warm high of 92 degrees and a low near 71. Monday: Warmer still with a high of 93 degrees, dipping to 73 degrees overnight, under partly cloudy skies. Tuesday: Temperatures continue to rise, reaching 97 degrees during the day and a low of 75 degrees, with partly cloudy conditions. Wednesday: A hot day ahead, partly cloudy with temperatures peaking at 99 degrees and a low of 75. Thursday: Another hot day with highs around 99 degrees and lows at 76 degrees, partly cloudy throughout. Friday: Cooling down slightly, you can expect a high of 96 degrees, while the low settles at 73 degrees with partly cloudy skies.