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Georgia Weather: Halloween Storm Chances Before Clocks Fall Back Nov 1
Atlanta, GA – Metro Atlanta residents can expect a mostly dry and mild final week of October before showers and thunderstorms become possible Halloween night and Sunday, November 1. The changing weath
By Audrey Sloan · 2026-10-26T08:17:27.528Z
Atlanta, GA – Metro Atlanta residents can expect a mostly dry and mild final week of October before showers and thunderstorms become possible Halloween night and Sunday, November 1. The changing weather arrives as daylight saving time ends, bringing an extra hour overnight and earlier sunsets across Georgia.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Atlanta's forecast calls for sunshine and afternoon temperatures in the 70s through much of the week. Rain chances increase to 40% Saturday night and 50% Sunday, when showers and thunderstorms could affect outdoor activities.
Monday, October 26, begins with sunny skies and a high near 72 degrees. Northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph are expected, followed by partly cloudy skies and overnight temperatures near 48 degrees.
Tuesday brings another sunny afternoon, with highs around 74 degrees. Wednesday remains partly sunny, with temperatures near 72 degrees before a warmer pattern develops toward the end of the week.
Thursday, October 29, brings sunshine and a high near 75 degrees. Friday could be the warmest day of the forecast period, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures reaching approximately 77 degrees.
Halloween arrives Saturday, October 31, with partly sunny skies and a high near 75 degrees. However, showers and thunderstorms become possible Saturday night, when rain chances increase to 40% and temperatures fall toward 58 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, brings partly sunny skies, a high near 74 degrees and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Residents planning outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.
Daylight saving time also ends Sunday at 2 a.m., when clocks move backward one hour to 1 a.m. as Georgia returns to Eastern Standard Time. Most smartphones adjust automatically, although traditional clocks and household appliances may require manual changes.
Sunrise and sunset will occur approximately one hour earlier by the clock, bringing darker evenings for Atlanta area commuters and families.
For now, the forecast favors several pleasant afternoons before Halloween weekend introduces a greater possibility of showers and thunderstorms.
Atlanta Five Day Weather Forecast Monday, October 26: Sunny, with a high near 72°F. Northeast winds 5 10 mph. Partly cloudy Monday night, with a low around 48°F and calm winds.
Tuesday, October 27: Sunny, with a high near 74°F. Calm winds becoming east around 5 mph during the afternoon. Partly cloudy Tuesday night, with a low around 50°F.
Wednesday, October 28: Partly sunny, with a high near 72°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 53°F.
Thursday, October 29: Sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly clear Thursday night, with a low around 55°F.
Friday, October 30: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77°F. Partly cloudy Friday night, with a low around 58°F.
Saturday, October 31 — Halloween: Partly sunny, with a high near 75°F. Mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low around 58°F and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday, November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends: Partly sunny, with a high near 74°F and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Clocks move backward one hour at 2 a.m. local time, returning to 1 a.m. as Eastern Standard Time begins. Atlanta residents gain an extra hour overnight, while sunset occurs approximately one hour earlier by the clock.
November 2 8 NOAA Extended Outlook NOAA's Climate Prediction Center favors above normal temperatures across Atlanta and much of northern Georgia during November 2 8, suggesting the relatively mild conditions expected through Halloween weekend could continue into the first full week of November.
Above normal precipitation is also favored across northern Georgia, although the outlook does not establish specific rainfall totals, daily thunderstorm probabilities or the timing of individual weather systems.
The agency's separate November 2 8 hazard outlooks identify slight risks of high winds, heavy precipitation and heavy mountain snow primarily across portions of the western and central United States. Atlanta is not included in those highlighted slight risk areas.
Although showers and thunderstorms become possible Halloween night and Sunday, the supplied NOAA guidance does not establish a significant storm or damaging wind event affecting Atlanta during November 2 8.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service Peachtree City forecasts, particularly regarding Saturday night's 40% rain chance, Sunday's 50% thunderstorm chance and potential changes heading into early November.