Atlanta’s Week in Weather: From Quiet Skies to Thunderous Alerts
By
Amy Freeze
Explore the latest weather trends and alerts for Atlanta, from balmy mornings to potentially severe thunderstorms. Get the full forecast!
This week in Atlanta, expect a range from sunny days to severe weather warnings. Stay tuned and prepared with our detailed daily forecasts.
As Atlanta welcomes another week, residents can expect a variety of weather conditions. Starting with partly cloudy skies and progressing to strong thunderstorms, the city will see temperatures ranging from mild to warm across the Southeast. Nightly lows dip comfortably, while daytime highs remind us summer is still here. A cold front by Tuesday could bring severe weather, so stay alert and safe with our updates!
On the Regional Radar this morning, we see a strong line of storms extending from Jackson, Mississippi, northeastward towards Montgomery, Alabama. These storms are capable of bringing heavy rain and potentially strong winds as they move eastward. The Gulf Coast areas like New Orleans and Houston are experiencing scattered rain showers, adding some wet weather to the mix. Clear conditions prevail over cities such as Tampa and Miami, providing relief from the active weather pattern.
Tomorrow morning in Atlanta, temperatures start at 69 degrees at 8 AM under cloudy skies with a light west wind at 7 miles per hour. By 10 AM, temperatures rise to 72 degrees with mostly cloudy conditions and a west-northwest wind at 8 miles per hour. By midday, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching 76 degrees, continuing with a west wind at 7 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, expect warm temperatures across the Southeast. Atlanta will reach a high of 86 degrees, while Nashville and Charlotte will be slightly cooler at 86 degrees as well. Montgomery and Jackson are projected to hit a warm 87 degrees. The warmest spot will be Tampa, with a notable high of 91 degrees.
A cold front will sweep across the Southeast, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms, particularly from Atlanta to Jacksonville by Tuesday morning. Look out for potential severe weather, with gusty winds and heavy downpours leading to flood risks, especially in low-lying areas. The rainfall will provide brief relief from heat, dropping temperatures by a few degrees post-storm. Expect unsettled weather for Charlotte and Savannah as the system moves east, while the area braces for more than an inch of rain likely in some spots over the next two days. Stay alert for rapid weather changes and possible weather warnings through Tuesday.
The UV index in Atlanta will be at a high of 6 on Monday, with a burn time of about 23 minutes in direct sunlight. By Tuesday, the index spikes to a very high level of 10, making sun protection essential as burn time shortens to just 12 minutes!
For the 7 day forecast in Atlanta:
Monday: Scattered thunderstorms with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 66 degrees.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy with temperatures climbing to 86 degrees and a low of 63 degrees.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy once more, reaching a high of 88 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.
Thursday: Isolated thunderstorms with temperatures peaking at 87 degrees, and a low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Thunderstorms early with a high of 86 degrees and temperatures dropping to 70 degrees at night.
Saturday: Expect early thunderstorms, with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees.
Sunday: Thunder showers are on the horizon, with another high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees.