It’s a rollercoaster week for weather in the Southeast! Dive into Amy Freeze’s expert forecast for everything from sun-soaked afternoons to chilly evenings and potential storm warnings. Here’s all you need to stay prepared and make the most of the week ahead.

This week in the Southeast promises an array of weather conditions, from beautiful sunny days in Atlanta to chilly nights and storms brewing in the Gulf. Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers detailed forecasts for sunshine in Savannah and Charleston, cooling temperatures across Memphis and Nashville, and how a cold front might affect your week. Plus, get personal preparation tips, like sunscreen application and weatherproofing your plans. A pleasant day across many parts of the Southeast, but take a look east of New Orleans where scattered rain showers are forming over the Gulf of Mexico. This rain is pushed southeasterly, edging closer to coastal areas. Farther inland, cities like Jackson, Charlotte, and Montgomery are enjoying clear conditions. Areas such as Savannah and Charleston are basking in sunshine. The clear skies extend from Houston to Miami.
Atlanta’s afternoon forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching up to 76 degrees by 5 PM. Winds will shift from the south-southwest at 4 miles per hour to the south at 5 miles per hour. A gentle southeast breeze will continue into the evening.
Today’s high temperatures in the Southeast are shaping up to be quite warm. In Jackson, we’ll see a high of 80 degrees, providing a comfortable afternoon. New Orleans isn’t far behind with a high of 79 degrees. Over in Montgomery, expect a high of 81. Heading east, Jacksonville warms up to a balmy 86 degrees, while Tampa reaches an impressive 87 degrees. Memphis remains in the cooler side with a high of 72 degrees.
Tonight, the Southeast will experience notable temperature drops as colder air settles in. Patchy chill is in store for key cities. In Memphis, expect a low of 33 degrees, while Nashville will see 35 degrees. Jackson will dip to 37, and Montgomery is forecasted for a chilly 34 degrees. Heading farther south, temperatures rare still cooler than recent nights, with Tampa expected to rest at 56 degrees and Miami about 10 degrees cooler than last night, at 63 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Southeast, we’re expecting above-average temperatures as warm, moist air continues to flow into the region. Birmingham is set to reach 85. Nashville can expect to hit 85 degrees as well, with Memphis closely following at 83 degrees. In Jackson, Mississippi, temperatures are forecasted to peak at a warm 86 degrees. Meanwhile, Montgomery, Alabama, will see a high of 90 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the region. On the coast, New Orleans is expected to warm up to 84 degrees, while temperatures in Jacksonville will reach 87 degrees. Tampa and Miami will be particularly warm, with highs hitting 92 and 83 degrees, respectively.
A cold front is pushing across the Southeast, bringing a burst of unsettled weather through Wednesday. Expect thunderstorms from eastern Texas to Mississippi by early morning, spreading to Alabama and Georgia throughout the day. New Orleans to Birmingham should prepare for heavy rain and gusty winds, with potential flash flooding in low-lying areas. By afternoon, the Storm Prediction Center has flagged the region for possible severe weather, including damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Into Wednesday night, the system moves farther east, impacting cities like Atlanta and Jacksonville with scattered storms.
The UV index in Atlanta on Tuesday reaches a high of 8, posing a strong sun exposure risk with a burn time of just 17 minutes. It’s a day to slather on sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade when possible! Come Wednesday, the index drops to a moderate 4, with a more forgiving burn time of 35 minutes—thanks to some cloud cover offering natural protection.