Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest and most comprehensive weather updates for Atlanta and the Southeast, from sunny afternoons to looming storms.

Greetings from your trusted meteorologist, Amy Freeze! Today’s forecast spans from bright sunny skies in Atlanta to severe weather alerts stretching across Louisiana to Mississippi. Dive deep into my latest blog as I walk you through the hourly changes and what to expect over the next seven days. Stay prepared and weather-aware with these detailed insights! 🔗 https://amyfreeze.ai/ A broad swath of rain is draped over Louisiana, extending eastward from Shreveport towards Jackson, with persistent showers moving northeast. This wet weather is also brushing up against the borders of Mississippi, aligning with cloudy skies across Montgomery. Charlotte and Atlanta are experiencing cloudy conditions, with potential for rain to move in as the day progresses. Savannah and Jacksonville are under drier conditions right now. In Florida, Miami is enjoying clear skies, but expect the possibility of rain showers to develop off the coast later in the day.
In Atlanta, this afternoon’s forecast brings sunny skies with temperatures holding steady at 71 degrees. A northwest wind at 13 miles per hour will provide a refreshing breeze. As the evening approaches, expect a gradual decrease in temperature to 67 degrees by 7 PM, with clear skies and a lighter northwest breeze at 8 miles per hour.
Let’s take a look at the afternoon high temperatures across the Southeast today. It’s a warm day in New Orleans with a high of 82 degrees. Houston is also feeling the heat, reaching 81 degrees. Moving east, Jacksonville is warm at 81, while Savannah sees a slightly cooler day with a high of 77. Farther north in Montgomery, the high hits 80 degrees, and Atlanta is a bit cooler, topping out at 73 degrees. Shreveport checks in with a comfortable 73, while Memphis is at 77.
Now for the low temperatures across the Southeast. Expect a chilly night with temperatures dropping significantly. Memphis will cool down to 58 degrees. Nashville is forecasted to dip to 51. Shreveport will see a low of 64, while Jackson drops to 62. Montgomery will start tomorrow at 55 degrees, and Atlanta cools to 51. In Florida, Jacksonville will experience a low of 58, with Tampa at a mild 62. Miami remains warm at 71 degrees.
High temperatures across the Southeast tomorrow are looking warm, with many areas experiencing above-average readings. In Jackson, Mississippi, expect a high of 83 degrees, while Shreveport, Louisiana, will reach a similar 83 degrees. Over in New Orleans, temperatures will be slightly cooler at 81 degrees. Moving east, Montgomery, Alabama, is forecasted to be warm at 82 degrees, with Atlanta, Georgia, achieving a comfortable 77 degrees. In Jacksonville, Florida, the high will reach 79 degrees, while Tampa is poised for a warm 87 degrees. Finally, Miami will see a high of 80 degrees.
“A developing weather pattern across the Southeast is highlighted by strong to severe thunderstorms extending from Houston to New Orleans throughout the day. A cold front advances eastward, reaching Montgomery and Atlanta early Wednesday. The Southeast will stay vigilant with the Storm Prediction Center indicating a moderate risk for severe weather, particularly in Louisiana and Mississippi. Excessive rainfall and havoc-wreaking winds could accompany these storms, raising concerns for flash flooding in low-lying areas. Temperature swings are likely post-storm, leading to more mild conditions and cloud coverage into Thursday. For Florida, including Jacksonville and Miami, anticipates lighter showers and potential thunderstorm development into the evening hours.”
The UV index in Atlanta will be high on Wednesday at 7, with a burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight. On Thursday, it rises to 8, shortening the burn time to 17 minutes.