Atlanta Evenings & Steamy Days Ahead: Your Comprehensive Weather Forecast
By
Amy Freeze
Get ready for an atmospheric rollercoaster in Atlanta and the Southeast! From balmy evenings to steamy days and storms, here’s everything you need to know to navigate the week.
Tonight, Atlanta enjoys cool breezes at 83°F dropping to 78°F. Check out what’s ahead for the Southeast this week with possible thunderstorms and high temps! Stay informed with our full forecast.
As Atlanta eases into the evening with a temperature hold at 83 degrees, the Southeast braces for a cocktail of weather patterns. From clear skies over Memphis and Atlanta to the forthcoming thunderstorms across the region, read our day-to-day breakdown to stay prepared.
On the Regional Radar for the Southeast, a cluster of showers is moving towards the Florida Panhandle, with light rain visible near Tampa and stretching eastward towards the Gulf of Mexico. Jacksonville and Miami are enjoying clear conditions, but there are scattered rain showers offshore that could reach the coast later. Meanwhile, Georgia and the Carolinas remain dry with partly cloudy skies, while a few clouds linger westward over Mississippi. Major cities like Memphis and Atlanta are currently experiencing clear weather, giving a temporary break from precipitation.
For this evening in Atlanta, anticipate a warm and somewhat unsettled pattern. Temperatures hold steady at 83 degrees at 9 PM, easing to 78 degrees by 1 AM. Scattered thunderstorms indicate a brewing atmosphere, with the action calming down towards the later hours bringing few showers. Expect variable winds starting as light at 4 mph from the north-northeast and shifting to calm by 1 AM.
Tonight in the Southeast, Memphis hits a low of 76 degrees. Nashville dips to 75, while Atlanta will see a cooler 74 degrees. Further south, temperatures remain warmer with New Orleans at 77 and Tampa at 79. Expect mild nights across the region, with no significant drops in temperatures for major cities.
Tomorrow in the Southeast, we’ll see some steamy highs. Shreveport is forecasting a sizzling 99 degrees, while Houston follows closely at 98. Memphis will hit 98 as well, with Jackson just behind at 95 degrees. In Alabama, Montgomery peaks at 95, and further east, Jacksonville and Savannah each reach a hot 97 and 95, respectively. Miami will stay warm at 92 degrees, marking above-average temperatures across the region as a ridge of high pressure influences the pattern.
An active weather pattern develops across the Southeast as storms organize along a cold front extending from Louisiana to Georgia. Expect thunderstorms capable of heavy rainfall and gusty winds from New Orleans through Montgomery, impacting commuter traffic in Atlanta early Wednesday. Jacksonville to Savannah will see scattered storms, bringing potential for localized flooding with rainfall exceeding an inch in some areas. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the front, but cooler conditions settle in post-storm. This setup requires caution due to possible severe weather risks, including isolated storms and downdrafts.
The UV index in Atlanta is at a very high level of 10 on Tuesday, with an expected burn time of just 12 minutes in direct sunlight. Be extra cautious on Wednesday, as the index remains at 10, offering the same quick burn time. Make sure to apply a high-SPF sunscreen, wear a wide-brimmed hat, and seek shade whenever possible!
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta:
Tuesday: Thunderstorms early with a high of 96 degrees and a low of 74 degrees.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies and warm, reaching a high of 91 degrees, and dipping to 74 degrees at night.
Thursday: It remains partly cloudy with temperatures peaking at 90 degrees, and the low around 73 degrees.
Friday: Scattered thunderstorms expected; the high will be 90 degrees with a nighttime low of 72 degrees.
Saturday: Scattered thunderstorms continue with a cooler high of 80 degrees and a low of 68 degrees.
Sunday: Cloudy conditions prevail, expect temperatures to reach a high of 77 degrees, cooling to a low of 68 degrees.
Monday: Mostly cloudy skies with a high of 81 degrees and a low remaining at 68 degrees.
Hope that helps you plan your week!