Tonight in Atlanta: scattered storms with temps cooling down! Plus, the Southeast heats up with highs in the 80s & 90s. Get all the details!

This evening, Atlanta faces scattered thunderstorms with a cool down to 64 degrees at night, accompanied by a southwest breeze. Over the next week, anticipate fluctuating temperatures and potential severe weather incidents including thunderstorms and heavy rain as a cold front moves through, impacting from New Orleans to Montgomery. The week concludes with scattered thunderstorms in Atlanta, a UV index shift, and safety reminders for outdoor activities.
On the Regional Radar, a line of storms stretches across the Southeast. These severe storms are impacting areas from Shreveport across to Montgomery. Heavy rain is currently drenching Jackson, moving eastward towards Atlanta. Along the Gulf Coast, scattered showers are occurring around New Orleans, while areas such as Charlotte and Jacksonville are witnessing clearer skies.
This evening in Atlanta, temperatures will start at 73 degrees at 9 PM with isolated thunderstorms likely. By 11 PM, rain continues while temperatures dip to 69 degrees with a southwest wind at 6 mph. Expect cloud cover to persist through the night, with the temperature holding steady at 69 degrees at 1 AM. The southwest breeze will ease slightly to around 5 mph overnight.
Tonight, Memphis will drop to 62 degrees, while Nashville cools down to 64. In Jackson, expect a low of 68 degrees, and Montgomery will see a chilly 66. Atlanta will rest at 64, with Savannah not far behind at 72 degrees.
Tomorrow, high temperatures in the Southeast are forecasted to soar. Memphis and Shreveport will both reach a warm 89 degrees, while Jackson warms up to 87 degrees. In New Orleans, expect a high of 86 degrees, and Montgomery will see similar temperatures at 87. Atlanta and Charlotte will also follow suit with highs around 86 degrees, reflecting above-average trends for this time of year. Tampa is set to push the envelope with a hot 91 degrees, making it one of the hottest spots in the region.
A cold front pushes into the Southeast, triggering scattered thunderstorms from New Orleans to Montgomery by Tuesday afternoon. Expect strong gusty winds and heavy downpours, with localized flooding possible in low-lying areas. Temperatures will drop by 5-10 degrees, bringing cooler, dry conditions to Memphis and Shreveport by Wednesday. In the coastal regions, from Jacksonville to Savannah, brief periods of intense rain may lead to slick roads during the morning commute.
The UV index in Atlanta is expected to be 6 on Monday, with sun exposure leading to a burn time of about 23 minutes. On Tuesday, the UV index jumps to a very high level of 10, significantly reducing the burn time to just 12 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Atlanta: Monday: Thunderstorms are expected early with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly clear skies with temperatures warming up to 85 degrees, cooling down to 63 degrees at night. Wednesday: Partly cloudy conditions with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Thursday: The weather remains partly cloudy with temperatures reaching up to 86 degrees, dropping to 70 degrees overnight. Friday: Isolated thunderstorms are possible, expect a high of 86 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Sunday: Look out for scattered thunderstorms with temperatures peaking at 87 degrees and an overnight low of 71 degrees.