Amy Freeze presents a comprehensive look at the upcoming weather in Atlanta, highlighting pleasant days, potential storms, and crucial safety tips for the week ahead.

Amy Freeze presents a comprehensive look at the upcoming weather in Atlanta, highlighting pleasant days, potential storms, and crucial safety tips for the week ahead.
On the Regional Radar, a line of light rain showers stretches from Jackson northeastward towards Charlotte, with heavier rain concentrated closer to Atlanta. Montgomery is experiencing some rain as these showers sweep in their direction. Along the Gulf Coast, from Houston to New Orleans, skies remain clear, offering a break from precipitation. In Florida, light rain is approaching Jacksonville, while coastal areas like Savannah enjoy clear conditions. Meanwhile, Miami stays dry with clear skies, as the rain steers farther north.
For this evening in Atlanta, the weather transitions from cloudy to clear skies. Temperatures decrease from 45 degrees at 8 PM to 41 degrees by midnight. Wind conditions remain consistent with a northwest breeze blowing at 15 to 16 miles per hour. Prepare for cooler air as high pressure continues to dominate the area’s weather pattern.
The Southeast will experience a cool down as colder air moves in. In Memphis, expect a low of 46 degrees. Nashville will be slightly chillier at 45. Moving south, Jackson anticipates a low of 45, while Montgomery rounds out at 40. Atlanta will feel the drop as well with a low of 40 degrees. Farther down the coast, Jacksonville is projected to see 43 degrees, with Savannah close behind at 44. Tampa will have a mild night with a low of 46, while Miami stays warmer at 58 degrees. Be prepared for a notable chill in the region as many areas dip well below average tonight.
High temperatures for the Southeast region tomorrow show a warming trend as we move into spring. In Miami, expect a pleasant high of 73 degrees. Tampa is slightly cooler at 70 degrees. The weather in Jacksonville is looking mild with a high reaching 67 degrees, while Savannah will see 66 degrees. Heading inland, Montgomery’s high is forecasted at 67 degrees, with Jackson not far behind at 69 degrees. Memphis will have a high of 65 degrees. Over in Louisiana, Shreveport is set for a high of 74 degrees, and in Texas, Houston is looking at 76 degrees. Overall, many areas will experience temperatures above average for this time of year, with warm, steady air influencing the pleasant conditions.
“A cold front is set to make its presence known across the Southeast tomorrow. Expect strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall, especially impacting areas from Jackson to New Orleans. Some regions may encounter severe storms, so be ready for any weather alerts. As the front progresses eastward, showers will extend toward Atlanta and Charlotte by Thursday morning. Be cautious of localized flooding given the anticipated rainfall amounts. Temperatures will drop slightly after the front passes, leading to cooler, but clearer skies moving into the weekend.”
The UV index in Atlanta is high at 7 for both Thursday and Friday. Expect a burn time of around 20 minutes with direct sun exposure. Protect your skin with sunscreen and consider wearing a hat or sunglasses if you’ll be outdoors!
For Atlanta’s 7-Day Forecast: Thursday: Clouds early with clearing later, reaching a high of 55 degrees and a chilly low of 34. Friday: Expect partly cloudy skies with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 39. Saturday: Enjoy clear skies with warm temperatures, hitting a high of 74 degrees and a nighttime low of 41. Sunday: Thunderstorms develop, bringing a high of 79 degrees and a low of 53. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions with temperatures peaking at 69 degrees and dipping to 45 at night. Tuesday: Keep your sunglasses handy with partly cloudy skies and a high of 75 degrees, the low is 45. Wednesday: Mostly clear skies to wrap up the week with a comfortable high of 73 degrees and a low of 41. Enjoy the week ahead and stay prepared for those thunderstorms on Sunday!