Georgia – A cool 44-degree start settles over Peachtree City and Atlanta this morning, but the chill won’t last long. The air feels calm and quiet now, yet change is already building to the west.
Skies turn partly sunny today with highs rising to 61 degrees. Light winds shift southeast near 5 mph. It’s a mild February rebound, and outdoor plans stay on track through the afternoon.
Clouds thicken tonight with lows near 48 degrees. A 30 percent chance of showers develops after 4 a.m. Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, rain becomes widespread. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 4 p.m., with highs near 60 degrees and a 100 percent chance of precipitation.
Meteorologists are tracking a system lifting out of the Southern Plains. Periods of steady rain could reduce visibility along I-75, I-85, and I-285. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday evening. Ponding on roads is possible during heavier downpours.
Sunday night keeps a 50 percent chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms, with lows near 48 degrees. Winds shift north near 5 mph as the system exits.
President’s Day brings a welcome break. Mostly sunny skies return with highs near 65 degrees. That warming trend accelerates Tuesday with sunshine and highs near 69 degrees.
By midweek, temperatures surge into the low 70s. Late-week highs push toward the mid-70s with additional shower chances returning. The broader pattern favors above-normal temperatures across Georgia, signaling early spring vibes through the 6- to 10-day outlook.
Keep umbrellas handy Sunday, then enjoy the warming stretch.
Are you preparing for wet roads Sunday afternoon, or looking forward to Monday’s sunshine?
Five Day Outlook for Atlanta, Georgia:
Sunday: Showers and storms likely, high 60.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 65.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 69.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 72.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 74.
