Explore this week’s weather in Atlanta with Amy Freeze! From unexpected showers to sunny skies, get all the forecasts you need to plan your week smoothly.

Welcome to your comprehensive guide to this week’s Atlanta weather, presented by meteorologist Amy Freeze. Dive into detailed forecasts as we tackle showers, high temperatures, and a potential severe storm approaching from the Gulf Coast. Understand the day-by-day breakdown and stay prepared for anything the unpredictable Southeast weather throws our way.
On the Regional Radar, a band of rain stretches from Houston, Texas, to the Gulf Coast, making its way towards New Orleans and south Mississippi. New Orleans is currently experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms as the system moves to the northeast. Jackson and Montgomery are also under moderate to heavy rain, with the weather system advancing toward Atlanta, Georgia. Coastal areas, including Savannah, are clear for now but should prepare for incoming showers. Charlotte and Jacksonville remain dry with only mild cloud coverage.
For this evening in Atlanta, expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures gradually dropping from 67 degrees at 9 PM to 64 degrees by 1 AM. A southeast wind will remain gentle between 3 and 5 miles per hour. The potential for showers develops as the night progresses, so keep an umbrella handy if you’re staying out late.
Tonight, the Southeast will experience mild temperatures, with some cities seeing significant drops. Memphis will see a low of 59 degrees, while Nashville cools down to 60. Jackson is set for a low of 64 degrees, and Montgomery will register at 65. Farther south, New Orleans remains warmer at 69 degrees, while Tampa is slightly cooler at 72. Expect side-by-side with Miami at 76.
High temperatures for tomorrow in the Southeast are expected to be quite warm, with several cities seeing readings above average. Atlanta will reach 82 degrees, while Nashville can expect 78 degrees. Montgomery and Jackson are looking at highs of 86 and 84 degrees, respectively. Down in Florida, Tampa is set to soar to a steamy 90 degrees, and Jacksonville may also feel the heat, hitting 88 degrees.
A cold front is moving through the Southeast, set to impact areas from Houston to Miami through Wednesday. Expect thunderstorms with potential for severe weather, including damaging winds, particularly from New Orleans to Atlanta by Wednesday morning. Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding in parts of Mississippi and Alabama. Behind the front, temperatures are expected to cool by about 10 degrees, with drier conditions setting in by the weekend. Be prepared for rapid weather changes, especially during peak commute hours.
The UV index in Atlanta will be moderate on Wednesday with a value of 4, and potential burn time around 35 minutes under direct sunlight. For Thursday, expect stronger UV exposure with an index of 8, resulting in a much shorter burn time of approximately 17 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta: Wednesday: Showers arriving late with a high of 74 degrees and a low of 60. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies, warming up to 83 degrees with a low of 59. Friday: Showers continue with daytime highs around 78 degrees and evening lows of 61. Saturday: More showers expected, with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 56. Sunday: Rain persists, peaking at 67 degrees and dipping to 59 overnight. Monday: Thunderstorms possible with highs reaching 69 degrees and lows of 60. Tuesday: Partly cloudy, as temperatures climb to 76 degrees and drop to 60 by night.