Facing the possibility of severe storms and variable temperatures, Atlanta is on alert this week. Read on to understand the full meteorological context with insights from Amy Freeze’s forecast.

As Atlanta gears up for a fluctuating weather week, our expert meteorologist Amy Freeze offers a detailed analysis from partly cloudy skies to potential severe storms. With temperatures ranging and storm fronts looming, understanding the weather pattern becomes crucial for planning and safety. Follow our day-to-day breakdown, safety tips and get geared for everything from light showers to potential thunderstorms across the Southeast.
A line of storms is approaching from the Gulf Coast, bringing showers over New Orleans, moving northeast towards Jackson. Rain is currently sweeping through central Alabama, with Montgomery seeing steady precipitation, which is expected to continue towards Atlanta. Southeast of Jacksonville, Florida, storms are developing off the coast, but the city itself remains dry at the moment. Miami enjoys clear conditions under mostly sunny skies. Farther north, Memphis basks in clear and calm weather.
Tomorrow morning in Atlanta, temperatures start at 68 degrees at 8 AM, rising to 72 degrees by 10 AM. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies, transitioning to mostly cloudy by late morning. Winds will be from the southwest, blowing at 6 to 10 miles per hour.
Tomorrow’s high temperatures in the Southeast will be notably warm, with many cities experiencing above-average readings. Atlanta is set to reach 87 degrees, while Montgomery will see highs of 92. Jacksonville is in for a hot day at 95 degrees, and Tampa will not be far behind at 92. Houston is expected to hit 93 degrees, and New Orleans will warm to 89.
For tomorrow in the Southeast, expect active weather as a cold front moves eastward, bringing storms from Louisiana into Mississippi and Alabama. Atlanta sees increased chances of thunderstorms during the morning hours, potentially impacting the commute. Jacksonville to Savannah could experience heavy showers on Wednesday. With humid conditions, there’s a risk of severe storms, including strong winds and isolated tornadoes, across the region.
The UV index in Atlanta is high today at 9, with a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight. Make sure to apply sunscreen frequently and wear a hat if you’ll be outdoors. Tomorrow, the UV index will decrease slightly to 7, with a longer burn time of 20 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta: Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high reaching 86 degrees, cooling to 70 at night. Friday: A warm day ahead with a high of 90 degrees, lows around 71 in mostly cloudy conditions. Saturday: Expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 88 degrees, dipping to 67 overnight. Sunday: The day is slightly cooler with a high of 83 degrees, lows of 65, under mostly cloudy skies. Monday: Warming up again to 88 degrees during the day, cooling to 68 at night under mostly cloudy skies. Tuesday: Mostly sunny with a high of 90 degrees and a low around 69. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with temperatures hitting a high of 84 degrees and a low of 61.