ATLANTA, GA — A crisp, calm morning settles across metro Atlanta, the kind that hums with quiet before a shift. Clear skies and light winds will hold through the day, but changes are already building west of the city, setting up a stormy stretch Friday into Saturday that could impact evening travel and outdoor plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, today stays sunny and mild with highs near 73°F, ideal for morning commutes or early leaf cleanup. Skies remain mostly clear tonight, though southerly winds begin drawing in Gulf moisture. By Friday, expect a mix of clouds and filtered sunshine early, followed by scattered showers developing after midday.
Friday evening brings the highest risk for showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially along the I-20 and I-75 corridors, as a front pushes through from Alabama. Rain chances climb to 70%, and while storms aren’t expected to be severe, brief downpours could create slick roads and minor delays for the Friday night commute.
Saturday starts unsettled with lingering showers before turning partly sunny and warm again near 74°F, offering a short reprieve before cooler air arrives. Sunday clears out completely, ushering in drier, breezy conditions and a noticeable chill — highs drop into the mid-60s with lows dipping into the 30s north of Atlanta by late Sunday night.
Looking ahead, Veterans Day Tuesday looks bright but brisk, signaling Georgia’s shift into true late-fall weather.
For now, Georgians should keep umbrellas ready Friday, secure loose outdoor decorations before winds pick up, and plan travel around the evening showers. After all, this first November storm cycle could mark the early edge of winter’s gradual return to the Southeast.
Five-Day Outlook for Atlanta, GA:
Thu: 73/50 – Sunny, calm.
Fri: 73/60 – Showers late; isolated storms.
Sat: 74/59 – AM rain; partly sunny later.
Sun: 65/33 – Breezy, much cooler.
Tue (Veterans Day): 52/32 – Sunny, crisp.
