Get ready, Southeast! From Atlanta’s partly cloudy skies to stormy evenings across the coast, meteorologist Amy Freeze covers this week’s weather intricacies. Stay ahead with our up-to-date guide.

Hello, Southeast residents and visitors! Your trusty meteorologist, Amy Freeze, is here to guide you through the labyrinth of weather patterns affecting our area this week. Whether you’re faced with the intense heat of Jacksonville or the unexpected showers in Atlanta, our blog offers a detailed analysis to help you plan your week seamlessly. We break down the weather day by day, providing actionable insights and safety tips. Dive in to stay dry and safe! Stormy weather is making its way across the Southeast. Shreveport is experiencing heavy rain with storms pushing towards the east. A mix of rain and thunderstorms is developing near the Gulf Coast, particularly impacting New Orleans and areas moving northeast through Jackson. Over in Florida, a cluster of intense showers is affecting regions from Tampa to Miami.
Atlanta will experience temperatures peaking at 77 degrees by 4 PM with light easterly winds around 10 miles per hour. Expect a few showers to begin in the afternoon, transitioning to more consistent showers as temperatures slightly drop to 76 degrees by 6 PM. By 8 PM, cloud cover dominates with temperatures easing to 73 degrees and winds calming to 9 miles per hour. .
Today Memphis is hitting a warm 89 degrees, while Nashville is just a touch cooler, also at 89 degrees. Jackson is the standout with a high of 90 degrees, bringing the heat. New Orleans isn’t far behind with a high of 87, offering a warm day for those along the Gulf Coast. Over in Florida, Jacksonville reaches 81 degrees, but Tampa is slightly milder at 80. Savannah cools down to 78 degrees, creating a noticeable temperature contrast in the area.
Tonight Memphis is cooling to 74 degrees. Nashville is expected to drop to 71, while Jackson will see a low of 73. Montgomery should cool down to 71 degrees, and Atlanta will settle at 67. In contrast, cooler conditions are anticipated for Charlotte, with a low of 63 degrees.
Tomorrow Atlanta is expected to hit 84 degrees, while Charlotte will reach a pleasant 77. In Florida, Tampa anticipates a sizzling 90 degrees, and Miami will not be far behind at 86. Jackson, Mississippi, will see a high of 91, marking above-average temperatures for this time of year. Additionally, New Orleans can expect 88 degrees.sting.
An approaching low-pressure system will usher in scattered thunderstorms and showers across the Southeast tomorrow, starting early in the morning from Houston to Jacksonville. Expect on-and-off heavy rainfall, especially over Savannah and Montgomery, with a potential for localized flooding due to saturated grounds. Wind gusts accompanying these storms could reach up to 40 mph, so secure outdoor objects. Cooler air trailing the system will bring a drop in temperatures by about 5 to 10 degrees as skies clear for Thursday. Stay tuned for any updates on severe weather alerts as conditions evolve.
The UV index in Atlanta will peak at 8 today, with a potential burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight. For tomorrow, expect a slightly lower UV index of 7, with a burn time of about 20 minutes.