This week, Southeast grapples with stormy weather, with updates ranging from Mississippi to Tampa. Atlanta expects mixed skies and precise temperature changes. Dive into the full story now!

As the Southeast faces a week of variable weather, from storm impacts in Mississippi to gentle breezes in Tampa, we provide an in-depth analysis of what to expect. Particularly, Atlanta will see fluctuating temperatures and potential thunderstorms, necessitating a keen eye on weather updates. Our comprehensive guide covers the specifics of city-by-city forecasts, including temperature highs and lows, storm predictions, and crucial UV index information, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a week of Southeast weather changes. On the Regional Radar, severe storms are currently impacting areas from Jackson, Mississippi to south of Memphis, delivering heavy rain and potential thunderstorm activity. New Orleans is also experiencing rain as the showers stretch along the Gulf Coast. Atlanta and Montgomery are experiencing cloudy conditions with approaching storms expected. In addition, Savannah and Jacksonville are seeing light rain showers moving in from the Atlantic.
This afternoon in Atlanta, temperatures reach a warm 85 degrees by 4 PM, with a southwest wind at 7 mph. As the afternoon progresses to 6 PM, temperatures slightly cool to 83 degrees, with mostly cloudy skies and a gentle southwest wind at 6 mph. By 8 PM, expect temperatures to ease further to 81 degrees, while skies remain mostly cloudy with a south-southwest breeze at 5 mph.
In the Southeast today, Jacksonville reaches 88 degrees, while Savannah is not far behind at 87. In Atlanta, expect a high of 86, and Montgomery will be sizzling at 89. Moving south, New Orleans will see a high of 87, and Tampa is feeling the heat with a toasty 91 degrees. A slight dip in temperatures is noted in Houston, with a high of 84 degrees as some clouds linger.
Tonight, Memphis will see a low of 72 degrees. In Nashville, temperatures will drop to 70 degrees. Expect 71 in Jackson, while Montgomery will settle at 72. Tampa will remain warmer at 76 degrees, while Miami is set to hold at a balmy 81.
Tomorrow in New Orleans, expect a warm high of 89 degrees, while Jackson will reach 88 degrees. Atlanta’s temperatures will also be summer-like, hitting 86 degrees. Further east, Jacksonville is set to top out at 90 degrees, and Tampa will be even warmer at 92 degrees. Houston is cooler by the coastline with a high of 84 degrees, making it a bit milder compared to other cities in the region.
Storms are forecasted to move across Mississippi and Alabama into Georgia through the early morning hours. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms from Atlanta to Charlotte, bringing potential localized flooding due to heavy rain. A noticeable cool down follows the front, dropping temperatures by ten degrees by tomorrow. Coastal areas, including Savannah and Jacksonville, may experience morning showers with improving conditions by afternoon. Keep an eye on weather alerts, especially around Atlanta, as conditions remain dynamic.
The UV index in Atlanta will be high on Friday and Saturday with a value of 7, indicating a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight.