Atlanta, GA – Georgia residents planning Father’s Day weekend events should brace for potential severe thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, as heavy rainfall and isolated flooding threaten to disrupt travel and outdoor activities.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and strong thunderstorms will build across north and central Georgia throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. Metro Atlanta, particularly, faces a significant risk, with storms potentially bringing frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours capable of localized flooding. Roads such as the I-285 loop and major thoroughfares could quickly become hazardous due to sudden water accumulation.
Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution, avoiding flooded roads and reducing speed during heavy rain. The Georgia Department of Transportation advises monitoring local traffic updates and weather alerts before heading out.
Cities such as Marietta, Decatur, and Sandy Springs could experience brief yet intense rainfall episodes, making outdoor plans like Father’s Day barbecues and picnics challenging. Local authorities recommend moving celebrations indoors or to covered locations and checking on drainage systems around homes to prevent water damage.
This weather pattern continues Sunday, albeit with slightly reduced intensity, still affecting outdoor plans for Father’s Day itself. Early next week will see intermittent storms through Tuesday, maintaining the wet conditions and potential disruptions.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta:
Saturday (June 14): Thunderstorms likely, heavy rain, high 85°F.
Sunday (June 15, Father’s Day): Scattered thunderstorms, partly sunny, high 87°F.
Monday (June 16): Chance of thunderstorms, partly sunny, high 87°F.
Tuesday (June 17): Slight chance of thunderstorms, partly sunny, high 88°F.
Wednesday (June 18): Thunderstorms likely, partly cloudy, high near 89°F.
