Get ready to tackle the weather in Atlanta and the Southeast with Meteorologist Amy Freeze’s expert insights. From balmy mornings to stormy nights, discover what the week holds in store for us!

Hello Atlanta! Meteorologist Amy Freeze here bringing you your Southeast weather breakdown. Tomorrow, enjoy clear skies in the morning, but don’t pack your umbrella away just yet. As a cold front pushes through, we’re seeing a mix of significant rainfall and thunderstorms across the region, affecting your plans from morning commutes to late afternoons. Dive deep into our daily forecasts, and make sure you’re prepared for everything from sunny days to stormy nights as we cover the impacts throughout the Southeast.
As we look at the Southeast Regional Radar, showers and thunderstorms are concentrated along the Gulf Coast. Houston is seeing significant rainfall spreading towards New Orleans, with some heavy bands moving inland. Jackson and Shreveport are currently experiencing light to moderate rain showers. The eastern Carolinas are experiencing scattered showers moving northeast, affecting areas like Charlotte. Coastal cities like Savannah and Jacksonville are mostly dry with clouds starting to gather.
Tomorrow morning in Atlanta, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures rising from 63 degrees at 8 a.m. to 69 degrees by 10 a.m. Winds will be coming from the west-northwest at speeds between 3 and 5 miles per hour. By noon, the temperature climbs to a pleasant 74 degrees with winds picking up slightly to 7 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, the Southeast will experience warm high temperatures across the region. Atlanta will reach 70 degrees, while Jacksonville will be notably warmer at 83 degrees. Montgomery stays cooler at 62 degrees, contrasting with the balmy conditions in Tampa, expected to hit 87 degrees—well above average for this time of year. Memphis will see a high of 73, with New Orleans slightly warmer at 77 degrees.
A cold front is pushing across the Southeast, bringing a significant shift in weather conditions. Expect severe thunderstorms in areas from Shreveport to Montgomery, with potential for heavy rain and strong winds. The front reaches Atlanta in the early hours, affecting the morning commute with rain showers progressing towards Savannah by late afternoon. New Orleans to Jacksonville will see increased storm activity, which might result in local flooding due to the heavy downpours. In the aftermath, slightly cooler temperatures settle over the region, with improving conditions towards this weekend.
The UV index in Atlanta on Friday hits a high of 9, with potential sunburn possible in just 15 minutes of direct sunlight exposure. With the weekend arriving, Saturday sees a significant drop to a UV index of 3, thanks to anticipated cloud cover.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Atlanta: Friday: Anticipate showers later in the day, with a high of 82 degrees and a low of 60. Saturday: Continued showers with temperatures dropping to a high of 62 degrees and a low around 56. Sunday: Thunderstorms are likely, with the high reaching 70 degrees and the low around 61. Monday: Get ready for scattered thunderstorms, with temperatures peaking at 71 degrees and dipping to 61 overnight. Tuesday: Partly cloudy conditions will prevail, with a comfortable high of 75 degrees and a low of 60. Wednesday: Mostly clear skies expected, as temperatures climb to 82 degrees and fall to 64 at night. Thursday: Look for partly cloudy skies with warmer temperatures, reaching up to 87 degrees for the high and a low of 68.