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Atlanta, GA Weather: 79° Today, Then 66° Sunday Nov 1
ATLANTA, GA – Residents across Atlanta and surrounding Fulton and DeKalb counties should prepare for a noticeable weather change this weekend as Friday's sunny skies and temperatures near 79 degrees g
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-30T08:52:17.851Z
ATLANTA, GA – Residents across Atlanta and surrounding Fulton and DeKalb counties should prepare for a noticeable weather change this weekend as Friday's sunny skies and temperatures near 79 degrees give way to gusty winds, increasing clouds and cooler conditions by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Friday will remain sunny, with an afternoon high near 79 degrees. Calm winds will become easterly around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Friday night will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures falling to approximately 60 degrees as easterly winds increase slightly after midnight.
Saturday Brings Gusty Winds and More Clouds
Saturday will feature mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73 degrees, approximately six degrees cooler than Friday.
East winds of 10 to 15 mph could produce gusts reaching 25 mph, making conditions breezier for outdoor activities across metro Atlanta.
Saturday night will remain mostly cloudy, with a 20% chance of showers before 2 a.m. and temperatures falling to around 57 degrees.
Gusts could continue reaching 25 mph overnight.
Sunday Temperatures Drop Into the 60s
The coolest afternoon of the weekend arrives Sunday, when temperatures are expected to reach only 66 degrees under cloudy skies.
That represents a 13 degree decline from Friday's forecast high.
East winds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, will continue through Sunday.
Sunday night temperatures will fall to around 54 degrees.
A gradual warmup begins Monday, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees.
Tuesday should reach approximately 73 degrees before rain chances increase midweek.
Wednesday brings a 50% chance of showers, with highs near 74 degrees.
For Atlanta and surrounding metro communities, the immediate forecast favors a warm Friday followed by a cooler, breezier weekend with limited rain chances.
Residents planning outdoor events should prepare for changing temperatures and gusty conditions.