Explore tonight’s mostly clear skies in Atlanta and brace for a stormy week across the Southeast. Get all your weather updates here!

This detail-rich post dives into the weather dynamics over Atlanta and extends to the broader Southeastern USA, featuring temperature trends, storm alerts, and predictions for the coming days. Read on for insights into temperature highs and lows, storm predictions, and safety tips for dealing with severe weather conditions.
A line of storms is pushing into the southeastern region, primarily impacting Houston and moving toward Shreveport with severe weather. Rain showers are predominant over New Orleans and extending over to the Florida Panhandle, reaching as far east as Jacksonville. The skies over Atlanta are cloudy as rain is expected soon. With this pattern, residents from Montgomery to Charlotte can also prepare for potential rain showers as the system makes its way northeast.
This evening in Atlanta will be partly cloudy at 9 PM with temperatures at 77 degrees and a gentle west-northwest wind at 4 mph. By 11 PM, skies will clear, and temperatures will settle at 73 degrees with calm conditions. Expect mostly clear skies continuing at 1 AM as temperatures further dip to 70 degrees. It’s a pleasant evening to enjoy the outdoors.
Tonight, Memphis will see a low of 66 degrees. Nashville drops to 68, while Atlanta will cool down to 71. In the southern part of the region, New Orleans expects a warmer low of 77 degrees. Jacksonville will have a mild night with a temperature of 75 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southeast, temperatures are set to soar. Atlanta is expected to hit a high of 88 degrees, while Nashville warms up to 89 degrees. Montgomery and Jackson also share similar highs of 89 degrees. Over in Florida, temperatures will be even higher, with Tampa reaching 92 degrees and Jacksonville at a steamy 90 degrees. These readings are well above average, driven by high pressure settled over the region, contributing to warm and dry conditions.
Rain showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Southeast as a cold front moves in from the west. By late Tuesday night, areas from Houston to Shreveport will see the heaviest rain, with storm activity advancing east by Wednesday morning. Expect thunderstorms over New Orleans and into the Florida Panhandle, including some potential for severe weather, primarily heavy rain and gusty winds. The line of storms will spread to cities like Atlanta and Charlotte by Wednesday, bringing cooler temperatures post-storm. Beware of local flooding, especially in urban areas, as rainfall totals could exceed two inches in less than 24 hours.
The UV index in Atlanta today is high at 8, so be cautious as the sun can cause a sunburn in just 17 minutes. Tomorrow climbs to a very high level of 10, with possible sunburn in about 12 minutes if you’re exposed to direct sunlight.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Atlanta: Tuesday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 84 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Wednesday: Another partly cloudy day, warming up to 88 degrees with a night-time low of 67 degrees. Thursday: Clouds increase early, then clear as the day progresses. The high will be around 86 degrees with a low of 70 degrees. Friday: Isolated thunderstorms are possible, with a high reaching 87 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Saturday: Showers are likely in the morning, with a cooler feel as the temperatures max out at 83 degrees and dip to 70 degrees at night. Sunday: Thunderstorms are likely in the early part of the day, maintaining a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Monday: Scattered thunderstorms early on, easing into a high of 86 degrees and a low of 70 degrees.