This week, Atlanta welcomes sunny skies in the morning with potential storm warnings on the horizon. Tune into our detailed forecast with Amy Freeze!

Welcome to your detailed weather digest for Atlanta! Starting the week with mostly sunny skies, the forecast highlights a transition to scattered thunderstorms and potential heavy rains as we move into the midweek. Each day brings a different set of challenges, from sudden showers to rising temperatures. Ensure your plans stay weather-proof by staying updated with our in-depth analysis and daily forecasts brought to you by Amy Freeze.
The Southeast radar illustrates widespread rainfall impacting areas from Houston to the Florida panhandle, with heavier activity near New Orleans and spreading towards Jacksonville. Shreveport and Jackson remain under light showers, while Charlotte and Atlanta see some cloud cover but no precipitation as yet. Storm systems with more intense rainfall are currently positioned offshore, east of Jacksonville, potentially transitioning towards the Georgia and Carolina coasts. Elsewhere, downpours continue to develop, particularly in southern Alabama moving northward toward Montgomery.
Temperatures in Atlanta will start at 74 degrees at 8 AM, rising slightly to 78 degrees by noon. Scattered thunderstorms are on the horizon early, transitioning to showers from mid-morning onward. Winds will be from the southeast, steady at 5 to 6 miles per hour. Keep an umbrella handy with rain persisting through the morning.
Tomorrow, temperatures soar in the Southeast, with Shreveport leading the pack at 95 degrees. Houston will see a high of 94, while Jackson reaches 92. In New Orleans, expect a warm 86, and Montgomery will hit 84. Atlanta and Charlotte cool down slightly with highs of 82 and 81, respectively.
Expect a busy weather day as the cold front advances into the Southeast. By tomorrow morning, scattered thunderstorms with strong winds are forecast from Houston to Mobile. As the day progresses, these storms will likely strengthen, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding from Atlanta to Savannah. Jacksonville should be prepared for late afternoon storms, while Charlotte might see isolated showers by evening.
The UV index in Atlanta on Monday will be high at 7, with a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight. On Tuesday, expect a moderate UV index of 5, with a burn time of approximately 27 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta: Monday: Showers late with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 72. Tuesday: Expect showers throughout the day with temperatures peaking at 81 degrees and the low staying around 72. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a high of 86 degrees, the low near 71. Thursday: Partly cloudy conditions expected with a warm 88 degrees for the high and 71 for the low. Friday: Another day of partly cloudy skies with a high reaching 90 degrees and a low around 72. Saturday: Partly cloudy continues with temperatures staying at 90 degrees during the day, dipping to 72 degrees overnight. Sunday: Expect partly cloudy skies again with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 71.