Georgia – Fog is blurring parts of Atlanta this morning before sunshine, 89-degree heat and isolated thunderstorms reshape the afternoon. The bigger story arrives next week, when temperatures climb into the mid-90s and rain chances largely disappear.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Atlanta has a 20% thunderstorm chance after 2 p.m. Temperatures reach 89 degrees with easterly winds near 5 mph.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport reported fog and mist around 9 a.m. The temperature stood at 74 degrees with 94% humidity.
Visibility had dropped to one mile. Drivers should allow extra room on I-75, I-85 and the Downtown Connector until visibility improves.
The afternoon storm chance remains limited, but lightning could disrupt outdoor plans where a thunderstorm develops. A 10% shower chance continues before 7 p.m.
Sunday starts with patchy fog before 8 a.m. Temperatures then reach 90 degrees under partly sunny skies. A 10% storm chance develops after 4 p.m.
Monday brings the next meaningful transition. Atlanta reaches 92 degrees, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m.
The storm chance drops to 10% before 8 p.m. Monday. After that, summer heat becomes the dominant concern.
Tuesday reaches 94 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Wednesday stays sunny and reaches 94 again.
That marks a five-degree increase from today’s high. Thursday climbs another degree to 95 in the extended outlook.
Drink water frequently and schedule strenuous outdoor work for cooler morning hours. Check on anyone without reliable air conditioning as the heat builds.
The Weather Prediction Center expects thunderstorms across the Southeast through Sunday evening. The supplied Atlanta data identifies no specific tornado threat.
Additional weather alerts remain possible if isolated storms strengthen. How hot does it feel around your Atlanta neighborhood this week?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Atlanta, Georgia
- Today: Partly sunny, high 89°F. 20% storm chance after 2 p.m. Low 71°F.
- Sunday: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., then partly sunny. High 90°F. 10% storm chance after 4 p.m.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 92°F. 20% storm chance after 2 p.m. Low 73°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 94°F. Mostly clear Tuesday evening, low 74°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 94°F. Mostly clear Wednesday evening, low 75°F.
