Explore the latest weather dynamics in Atlanta with Meteorologist Amy Freeze. From severe storms approaching to clear sunny skies, know what to expect outside your front door.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an engaging and thorough look at the upcoming weather for Atlanta and the Southeast region. Expect a mix of sunny mornings and stormy afternoons as a line of severe storms makes its way across the area. This post includes temperature details, safety precautions for high UV index days, and a comprehensive 7-day weather forecast. Stay prepared with Amy’s expert insights and make your plans with confidence.
A line of severe storms is approaching the Southeast, moving across eastern Texas towards the Gulf Coast with heavy rain near Shreveport. New Orleans is bracing for isolated thunderstorms offshore that could shift inland. Scattered showers extend through central Mississippi up towards Montgomery. The Florida panhandle remains mostly clear, but light rainfall is expected near Jacksonville. Charlotte and Atlanta are seeing some patchy clouds, but staying dry for now.
Tomorrow morning in Atlanta will be sunny with temperatures starting at 54 degrees at 8 AM. By 10 AM, expect the temperature to rise to 64 degrees with a gentle west-northwest breeze at three miles per hour. As the morning progresses, temperatures will continue to climb, reaching 70 degrees by midday with a light west wind at five miles per hour.
High temperatures for tomorrow in the Southeast are expected to be quite warm, with several cities experiencing above-average readings. Atlanta will see a high of 72 degrees, while Montgomery is predicted to reach 80 degrees. New Orleans will hit 76, and Jackson will see a high of 77. Tampa is set to be the warmest, with a steamy 90 degrees, while Miami aims for a comfortable 84 degrees.
Expect an active weather day across the Southeast as a cold front progresses eastward. Beginning in the morning, showers and thunderstorms will spread from New Orleans through Jackson and into Birmingham. Be on the lookout for embedded severe storms with potential damaging winds and brief tornadoes. By afternoon, the line of storms will advance towards Atlanta and into the Florida Panhandle. Despite clearing skies by late evening, remain alert for possible overnight flood advisories due to saturated grounds.
The UV index in Atlanta is very high on Tuesday, reaching a value of 9, which means there is a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight. Make sure to take precautions such as wearing sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses if you’re outside. On Wednesday, the UV index drops to a moderate level of 4, with a burn time of approximately 35 minutes.
For the 7-Day Atlanta forecast: Tuesday: Look out for rain with the temperature reaching a high of 80 degrees and a low of 59. Wednesday: Conditions will be cloudy with a cooling high of 74 degrees and a low of 60. Thursday: Expect showers, as temperatures rise to 81 degrees during the day, with a nighttime low of 61. Friday: Thunderstorms roll in with a high of 71 degrees and a low overnight of 60. Saturday: Cooler temperatures with a high of 63 degrees and a low of 54, under partly cloudy skies. Sunday: Another day of showers is expected with highs of 67 degrees and lows of 59. Monday: Scattered thunderstorms on the horizon with a daytime high of 69 degrees, cooling to 60 at night.