Dive into Atlanta’s weather forecast with Amy Freeze, featuring everything from light showers to severe storm warnings. Stay informed and prepared!

Welcome to your comprehensive Atlanta weather update. As your go-to meteorologist, Amy Freeze, I’m here to guide you through this week’s weather rollercoaster. Expect a variety of conditions from clear skies to threatening thunderstorms across the Southeast. We’ll cover daily temperatures, storm alerts, and safety tips. For an in-depth daily breakdown and helpful weather-readiness tips, visit our full blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/atlanta-weather-forecast-and-alerts. The Southeast region is experiencing varying weather conditions today. A band of rain is sweeping across the northern part of the region. Expect showers in areas north of Charlotte, moving eastward toward the coast. For folks in Memphis and Atlanta, skies are currently clear, providing a nice break. Light rain along the northeastern edge can create some damp conditions. Farther south, cities such as Savannah are seeing some isolated rain activity, offering brief showers. Jacksonville, too, is experiencing light rain, but it’s expected to clear shortly, bringing back the sunshine. Houston, New Orleans, and Miami remain dry, ensuring a pleasant day for outdoor plans in those areas.
Atlanta temperatures this afternoon reach 71 degrees by 4 PM, rising slightly to 72 degrees by 6 PM. Winds are coming from the west-southwest at 12 miles per hour, decreasing to 10 miles per hour as the evening approaches. Cloud cover persists through the afternoon, transitioning to partly cloudy skies by 6 PM. By 8 PM, temperatures drop to 66 degrees with west winds at 6 miles per hour.
It’s a warm day in Houston with a high of 87 degrees, making it one of the hottest spots in the region. Shreveport also sees a warm afternoon with a high of 85 degrees. Jackson is enjoying 82 degrees, while New Orleans checks in a bit cooler at 81 degrees. As we move over to Florida, Tampa reaches 82 degrees under plenty of sunshine, while Miami remains mild at 80 degrees. Jacksonville is sitting at 75 degrees.
Memphis will dip down to 39 degrees, while Nashville is forecasted to reach 41. Jackson is looking at a low of 45 degrees, and Montgomery will see 46. The big story is Atlanta, where temperatures are expected to drop to 41 degrees. Down in New Orleans, temperatures will be more mild at 55 degrees, with Shreveport cooling off to 50. Across coastal areas, you can expect a low of 52 in Savannah and 54 in Jacksonville. Miami will remain relatively warm, around 64 degrees.
Expect a warm day tomorrow across the Southeast region. In Houston, high temperatures will soar to 88 degrees, leading the pack. Shreveport will see a pleasant afternoon with a high of 81 degrees. Moving east, Jackson is forecasted to reach 75 degrees, while New Orleans will warm up to 79 degrees. Farther north, Memphis is expected to hit 66 degrees, which is slightly below average for this time of year. Atlanta will have a high of 72 degrees. Heading further east, Jacksonville is set for a balmy 82 degrees, and Tampa will also see highs around 81 degrees. Savannah can expect a high of 77 degrees.
Across the Southeast, prepare for a dynamic 24 to 48 hours. A band of thunderstorms, currently organized near Atlanta, is expected to expand eastward, impacting regions from Charlotte to Savannah. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted potential severe weather risks, including strong winds and isolated tornadoes. Rainfall could exceed an inch in some areas, creating localized flooding concerns. By Thursday morning, showers are likely to extend from Jacksonville to Miami, with thunderstorm activity spanning New Orleans to Montgomery. As the cold front advances from the west, temperatures will initially remain warm but expect a drop by the weekend, signaling drier conditions. Stay alert and ensure you’re weather-ready through these changes.
The UV index in Atlanta will be high on Thursday and Friday, with a value of 8, indicating a burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight.