This week, Atlanta navigates a whirlwind of weather conditions, from soothing clear skies to intense thunderstorms and a hefty dose of summer heat. Get ready for a dramatic weather ride!

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to this week’s weather in Atlanta! As the city dances between clear skies and severe storms, we break down the daily changes you can expect. From tonight’s starry skies to tomorrow’s stormy overcast, and a major heat sweep across the Southeast, catch all the details of what’s coming your way. Don’t miss our safety tips for dealing with high UV indexes and potential flooding scenarios.
A substantial line of severe storms is moving from northern Texas toward Shreveport, where intense conditions can be anticipated. The Mississippi Delta, including Jackson and surrounding areas, is experiencing light to moderate showers progressing northeast. The western Carolinas and areas around Atlanta are seeing increasing cloud cover as the storm system approaches. Florida from Jacksonville to Miami is experiencing scattered showers with a chance for stronger thunderstorms as the system moves through.
For the Atlanta evening, anticipate scattered thunderstorms diminishing to mostly cloudy conditions as the night progresses. Temperatures gradually decrease from 78 degrees at 9 PM to 74 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be light, transitioning from west-southwest at 4 mph to southwest at 3 mph.
Tonight in Memphis, expect a low of 72 degrees. Nashville will also cool down to around 72. In Jackson, temperatures will dip slightly to 72, while Montgomery remains a bit warmer at 73.
Tomorrow, Atlanta sees a high of 88 degrees, while Montgomery will reach 90 degrees, indicating a warm day across the Southeast. Tampa is expected to be even warmer with a high of 92 degrees, suggesting values well above average for mid-June. In Florida, both Jacksonville and Savannah will hit 91 degrees, contributing to the overall heat in the region. New Orleans and Jackson are slightly cooler at 85 degrees, but still above average for this time of year. Houston rounds out the day with a high of 87 degrees, keeping the warmth consistent.
A cold front is sweeping through the Southeast, expected to reach Atlanta by midday tomorrow. Expect scattered thunderstorms with the potential for heavy rain, especially from Montgomery to Jacksonville. These storms could bring localized flooding due to rapid rainfall accumulation. As the front pushes eastward, cooler and drier conditions will settle in, with temperatures dropping by 5 to 10 degrees across the region.
The UV index in Atlanta on Sunday is forecasted to be very high at 8, with a burn time of 17 minutes in direct sunlight—ensure you’re using sunscreen and wearing a hat! On Monday, it increases to an extreme level of 10, with potentially rapid burn times as short as 12 minutes.
For the 7 Day Forecast in Atlanta: Sunday: Partly cloudy skies, with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Monday: It remains partly cloudy with temperatures reaching up to 88 degrees, cooling down to 72 at night. Tuesday: Another day of partly cloudy conditions, expect a high of 86 degrees and a low around 71 degrees. Wednesday: Cloud cover sticks around with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a daytime high of 87 degrees and a low of 70. Friday: Skies clear up with temperatures climbing to a lovely 89 degrees, cooling to 71 overnight. Saturday: Wrapping up the week with mostly clear skies, look for a high of 92 degrees and a low of 72.