Today, Atlanta enjoys clear skies, but don’t be fooled; thunderstorms are on the horizon by evening. Stay updated with our detailed regional forecast.

This week, Atlanta and the Southeast face a rollercoaster of weather conditions. From today’s sunny highs to tonight’s looming thunderstorms, and the broader impact across the region, including potential flooding from New Orleans to Jacksonville. We’ll guide you through each day’s forecast and provide essential tips on how to stay safe and well-prepared.
There’s a cluster of strong storms just south of New Orleans, moving towards the Gulf of Mexico. Scattered thunderstorms are popping up across central and northern Florida, with Jacksonville seeing increased activity. Light rain showers are heading northeast through southern Alabama and Georgia. Memphis and Atlanta remain dry with some cloud cover spreading in from the west.
Atlanta’s evening will be marked by thunderstorms starting at 9 PM with a temperature of 76 degrees. The winds will be coming from the west-southwest at 4 miles per hour. By 11 PM, scattered thunderstorms are expected, as temperatures dip slightly to 74 degrees with consistent wind conditions. The weather will shift to cloudy by 1 AM while temperatures drop further to 73 degrees, maintaining the WSW winds at 4 miles per hour.
Tonight, Memphis will cool down to 67 degrees. Shreveport is forecasted for a low of 69 degrees, while Jackson will dip to 69 as well. Montgomery will see a low of 70 and Atlanta is expected to be around 71. Expect temperatures to remain warmer toward the coastal areas, with Jacksonville and Tampa both at 75 degrees.
Tomorrow in Shreveport, we’re looking at a sizzling high of 95 degrees, while Houston is just a notch cooler at 94. Memphis and Jackson will both hit 92 degrees, and Montgomery follows closely with a high of 91. Atlanta will peak at 90 degrees, with Savannah and Jacksonville hovering around 88 and 89, respectively.
A robust weather system is sweeping across the Southeast, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially from New Orleans to Jacksonville. Expect heavy rain and potential flooding in low-lying areas from Mississippi to Georgia overnight through tomorrow. By Wednesday midday, storms will progress eastward towards Savannah and Charleston. Be on alert for isolated severe thunderstorms, particularly in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Behind the front, cooler and drier conditions will slowly settle in by Thursday.
The UV index in Atlanta will be high today with a value of 7, which means sunburn can occur in about 20 minutes. On Wednesday, expect a very high UV index of 11, indicating a burn time of only 11 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Atlanta: Tuesday: Thunderstorms early in the day, high of 87 degrees with a low around 71 degrees. Wednesday: A mix of sun and clouds, high reaching up to 90 degrees, and dipping to 69 at night. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures, hitting a high of 91 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Friday: Another partly cloudy day with temperatures peaking at 92 degrees, cooling down to 71 degrees overnight. Saturday: Mostly clear skies on the horizon with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Sunday: Expect more of the same, staying mostly clear with a high again at 92 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy to kick off the week with temperatures reaching 91 degrees for the high, and a low of 72 degrees.