This Memorial Day weekend, varying weather patterns from gentle showers to severe storms are expected to impact outdoor activities in Atlanta and the Southeast. Stay tuned with Amy Freeze for regular updates!

Welcome to your weather forecast update with Amy Freeze. As we approach Memorial Day weekend, the Southeast, particularly Atlanta, faces a mix of weather conditions. From partly cloudy skies to severe storms sweeping through the region, it’s crucial to stay weather aware. Remember, safety first! Make sure to keep an umbrella handy and have indoor alternatives for your plans. For a more detailed day-to-day forecast and safety tips, visit our full blog post at https://amyfreeze.ai/Parts of this Memorial Day weekend will have showers that could impact outdoor plans so stay weather aware. A series of severe storms are impacting the northern Mississippi and western Tennessee areas, with Memphis seeing significant storm activity. Moderate rain swathes through Jackson, Mississippi, spreading northeast. Scattered rain showers extend towards New Orleans, bringing a wet day to the area. The Florida Panhandle remains mostly clear, with only isolated showers offshore. Cities like Houston, Tampa, and Miami are enjoying dry and clear conditions.
Afternoon in Atlanta brings partly cloudy skies, with temperatures hovering around 78 degrees at 4 PM. Expect a north wind at 4 miles per hour, shifting to the northwest at 5 miles per hour by 6 PM as the sky turns mostly cloudy. By 8 PM, temperatures slightly dip to 77 degrees, with an east wind at 5 miles per hour, maintaining the mostly cloudy conditions.
This afternoon, the Southeast is experiencing some warm temperatures. Shreveport and Houston both reach a high of 92 degrees. In New Orleans, expect a high of 89, closely matched by Jackson, which also sees a peak temperature of 89 degrees. Montgomery heats up to 91 degrees, while Atlanta is slightly cooler at 80. Florida shines with Tampa hitting 94 degrees, while Jacksonville reaches 91 and Miami settles at 88, providing a warm, sunny contrast to the rest of the region.
Overnight Memphis will see a low of 64 degrees, while Nashville drops to 60. Montgomery is forecasted at 70 degrees, with Jackson slightly cooler at 69. In Georgia, Atlanta will experience a low of 66, and it’s a warm 73 in both Savannah and Jacksonville. Tampa is also warm at 74 degrees, while Miami lingers at 80.
The afternoon temperatures soar. Houston and Shreveport will both reach 92 degrees, while Jackson and New Orleans will also go for a warm 89 degrees. Montgomery is set for a high of 89, with Atlanta slightly cooler at 81 degrees. Coastal cities like Savannah and Jacksonville will enjoy highs of 85 and 91 degrees, respectively.
Thunderstorms are set to impact the Southeast tomorrow as a weather system moves across the region. Mississippi and Alabama will see morning storms with potential heavy rain and gusty winds, especially around Jackson and Montgomery. By afternoon, the storms advance towards Georgia and the Carolinas, affecting cities like Atlanta and Charlotte. Be on the lookout for localized flooding due to quick heavy downpours. As the system exits, expect clearing skies late Wednesday with temperatures dipping slightly cooler into the low 70s by evening.
The UV index in Atlanta is high this weekend with a value of 8 both days, suggesting a burn time of just 17 minutes, so slap on that sunscreen.