Dive into this week’s weather details for the Southeast with Amy Freeze. From cool breezes in Atlanta to thunderstorms in New Orleans, understand what’s happening in your region.

Amy Freeze guides you through this week’s weather patterns in the Southeast. Starting with Atlanta’s comfortable evenings to imminent storms in various cities, this detailed forecast helps you prepare for every weather scenario. Keep an eye on those temperatures and storm alerts!
The Regional Radar illustrates a dynamic weather pattern across the Southeast. A band of rain is moving eastward from Shreveport toward Jackson, sustaining its strength as it progresses. Northeastern Louisiana is currently experiencing these showers, which are advancing towards Memphis. The Gulf Coast, including New Orleans and Houston, is under scattered rain showers. Clouds are thickening over Alabama and Georgia, foreshadowing incoming precipitation. Farther south, areas like Tampa and Miami are enjoying clear skies, maintaining dry and pleasant conditions for the moment.
For this evening in Atlanta, temperatures start at 71 degrees around 8 PM, dropping to 67 degrees by 10 PM, and down to 65 degrees by midnight. Expect mostly cloudy skies transitioning to clear conditions as the night progresses. Winds will be gentle, coming from the south-southeast at 4 to 5 miles per hour.
Tonight, the Southeast is settling into a cooler pattern. In Memphis, expect a low of 66 degrees. Nashville will drop to 65, while Jackson cools off to 67. New Orleans is looking at a comfortable 69 degrees. Over in Atlanta, expect a low of 62, and Montgomery will see temperatures around 65. Savannah will chill slightly to 64, with Jacksonville close behind at 67. Tampa remains mild at 69 degrees, but Miami will hold steady at 74—about 10 degrees warmer than most cities in the region.
High temperatures for tomorrow across the Southeast will be quite warm, emphasizing a significant warm-up trend. In Atlanta, expect a high of 78 degrees, reflecting a more mild spring day. Moving south, the temperature in Montgomery reaches 80 degrees, while Jackson will be slightly cooler at 73 degrees. Over in New Orleans, a pleasantly warm day is forecast with highs around 74 degrees. Farther to the east, Savannah is set to hit 76 degrees, and Jacksonville can anticipate temperatures rising to 79 degrees. Tampa stands out with a high of 87 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the region.
“A developing cold front brings active weather across the Southeast tomorrow. Expect scattered thunderstorms from Houston to New Orleans, intensifying by the afternoon. A line of heavy thunderstorms with possible severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, is forecast to move into Shreveport and Jackson by evening. The rain will shift farther east, reaching Montgomery by nightfall. Thunderstorm activity might affect areas from Tampa to Jacksonville overnight, with heavy rainfall leading to potential flooding concerns. Stay alert for updates from the Storm Prediction Center.”
The UV index in Atlanta will be quite high on Friday, hitting a value of 8. Be cautious, as sunburn can occur in about 17 minutes of direct exposure. As Saturday approaches, the UV index will slide down to 6.
For the 7-day forecast in Atlanta: Friday: Cloudy skies with a high of 83 degrees and a low of 60 degrees. Saturday: Remaining cloudy, with temperatures reaching 78 degrees for the high and a low of 62 degrees. Sunday: Thunderstorms expected, hitting a high of 73 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions with a high of 70 degrees, cooling to 47 degrees at night. Tuesday: Partly cloudy with temperatures peaking at 76 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Wednesday: Scattered thunderstorms possible, with a high of 78 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Thursday: Thunderstorms continue, reaching up to 84 degrees for the high, with a low of 65 degrees. Enjoy your week and stay weather-aware!