Catch up on Atlanta’s weather this week with our forecast detailing pleasant afternoons, stormy prospects, and temperature swings. Don’t be caught unprepared as weather conditions evolve.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest weather updates from Atlanta and surrounding areas in the Southeast. Find out about the sunny skies ahead, the incoming stormy conditions, and temperature flares. With a detailed 7-day forecast and insights into what to expect, make the most of your week by staying weather-aware. For more weather foresight and Amy’s expert analysis, follow the full story at https://amyfreeze.ai/. The Southeast is experiencing mostly clear conditions with a line of rain showers moving southeastward from the vicinity of Shreveport and into the Houston area. Light rain is also evident near Jacksonville and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. For those in Savannah and Charleston, skies remain mostly clear with no precipitation expected. Charlotte, Atlanta, and Montgomery are all enjoying dry weather with minimal cloud cover.
Afternoon in Atlanta sees temperatures near 70 degrees with a noticeable breeze from the northwest at 10 miles per hour. Sunshine dominates, keeping skies clear as the day progresses. By 6 PM, temperatures slightly rise to 71 degrees, maintaining the sunny conditions. As we approach 8 PM, expect a gentle dip to 66 degrees with lighter winds.
This afternoon, the Southeast is experiencing a range of temperatures. In Shreveport, the high reaches 84 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots today. Houston follows closely with a high of 82 degrees, while Jackson sees a pleasant high of 79. Down in New Orleans, temperatures are slightly cooler at 77 degrees. Moving east, Montgomery hits 75, and further down in Florida, Tampa shines with a warm 84 degrees. Jacksonville also warms up nicely with a high of 79, while Miami is just below that at 81 degrees.
Tonight in the Southeast, temperatures will dip significantly as a cold front moves through. Expect a low of 33 degrees in Memphis and 52 in Montgomery. Atlanta will be chilly at 32 degrees, while Savannah sees a low of 61. In contrast, Miami remains warm at 72 degrees, but Jacksonville will cool to 63. Shreveport manages a mild 70 degrees, marking a stark contrast to the cooler air settling in inland areas.
High temperatures in the Southeast are on the rise for tomorrow with a warm trend ahead. Atlanta will see a high of 78 degrees, while Nashville is not far behind at 79 degrees. New Orleans expects a balmy 81 degrees, and Jackson will warm up to 86 degrees. Houston could reach a peak of 86 as well, highlighting above-average readings for this time of year. Miami is anticipating a high of 81 degrees, making it a pleasant day for the region.
A cold front is advancing across the Southeast, bringing a wave of showers and embedded thunderstorms from Houston to Memphis by tomorrow morning. Expect potential severe thunderstorms with heavy downpours and gusty winds, particularly in eastern Texas and up through Arkansas. By midday, the front will push eastward, reaching areas like Jackson, Montgomery, and New Orleans. The heaviest rainfall is expected from Jacksonville up to Savannah, with storm activity persisting through the afternoon. A cooler and drier air mass will follow the front, leading to a drop in temperatures by late Wednesday evening.
The UV index in Atlanta is very high at 9 on Wednesday, indicating a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. For Thursday, the UV index remains at 9, still posing a significant risk with a burn time of 15 minutes.