Today in Atlanta: dancing sun and clouds with temperatures reaching the 80s. From sunny spells to thunderstorm warnings, your comprehensive week’s forecast is a click away!

This week, Atlanta experiences a medley of weather patterns, from playful sun-cloud dances to serious storm warnings. Temperatures soar with highs pushing the limits, made significant by an extremely high UV index warning for the next couple of days, suggesting protective clothing and sunscreen. Meanwhile, thunderstorms look to shake things up, providing relief but also a threat of localized flooding. Keep up-to-date and prepared with our daily insights and a detailed 7-Day Outlook for Atlanta at https://amyfreeze.ai/ A storm system is forming off the coast of Jacksonville, bringing localized heavy showers, while Savannah and Charleston are seeing increasing cloud cover. Light rain is evident over central Mississippi around Jackson, moving eastward toward Alabama. Memphis is experiencing clear conditions and a break from the rain. The skies over Miami are mostly clear, with only a few scattered showers offshore in the Atlantic.
Atlanta temperatures for the afternoon are hovering in the upper 80s, reaching 89 degrees at 4 PM. Winds flow from the west-northwest at 11 mph, maintaining a steady but gentle breeze. As the afternoon transitions to evening, cloud cover will begin to break up, offering some partly cloudy skies by 8 PM. Anticipate a mild and breezy pattern into the early evening.
Today, we’re seeing some sizzling temperatures in the Southeast. Shreveport is expected to reach a high of 98 degrees, while Houston will be slightly cooler at 95. In New Orleans, look for a high of 92 degrees, with Memphis hitting 97. Down in Florida, Jacksonville will see a high of 96, while Miami is a bit more comfortable at 90 degrees. Heat is also building in Savannah, where temps will soar to 98 degrees.
Tonight, Nashville will cool down to 74 degrees while Memphis sees a low of 79. In Atlanta, expect temperatures to dip to 76 degrees. Jacksonville will also register a low of 77, and New Orleans stays warm at 80 degrees.
Tomorrow, temperatures in the Southeast will soar, with Shreveport reaching a sizzling 99 degrees. Jackson is expected to hit 97, while New Orleans will see a high of 94. Montgomery will warm up to 95 degrees, and Atlanta is looking at a high of 93. Notably, these readings are well above average for this time of year, driven by a strong high-pressure system dominating the region, leading to plenty of sunshine and heat. Prepare for a hot day ahead!
A line of thunderstorms is set to roll through the Southeast tomorrow, igniting scattered storms from Birmingham to Tallahassee during the afternoon hours. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible with isolated cells, especially around the Gulf States. In the early morning, a cold front approaches from the west, marking a shift to cooler and drier conditions behind it. Rainfall accumulation could exceed an inch in some areas, raising concerns of localized flooding. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the front, with potential cooling by late evening as the system moves east.
The UV index in Atlanta is extremely high at 10 on both Monday and Tuesday, which means sunburn can occur in as little as 12 minutes. With bright skies expected, be sure to wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses to protect yourself.