Georgia – Rain is already falling across metro Atlanta this morning, and wind gusts are picking up near Hartsfield-Jackson. Showers will intensify through midday, with thunderstorms developing before 4 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, rain and thunderstorms are likely today with a 100% chance of precipitation. Highs reach near 61 degrees. Southeast winds around 10 mph may gust as high as 20 mph. Between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch of rain could fall by late evening.
A few storms in central Georgia may become strong to marginally severe. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out. Drivers along I-75, I-85 and I-285 should expect ponding and reduced visibility during heavier downpours.
Keep phones charged and enable weather alerts. Conditions may deteriorate quickly during stronger cells this afternoon.
Showers taper later tonight with lows near 46 degrees. Washington’s Birthday turns milder and brighter after patchy fog, with highs surging to 67. Monday night clears out and drops to 44.
By Tuesday, February 17, mostly sunny skies push highs to 69 degrees. The warming trend continues Wednesday with highs near 71, offering early spring vibes across north and central Georgia.
Looking ahead to President’s Day Week, above-normal temperatures expand across much of the nation. Much of the central U.S. runs 10 to 20 degrees above average, and that mild pattern holds locally into late week with additional shower chances by Thursday and Friday.
Five Day Outlook for Atlanta, Georgia:
Monday: Patchy fog then sunny, high 67.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 69.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 71.
Thursday: Slight chance of showers, high 74.
Friday: Showers possible, high 76.
