Atlanta, Ga. – Drivers in metro Atlanta will face rising heat Monday as temperatures climb toward 90°F before storms build later this week. Officials urge commuters, especially along I-75 and I-285, to plan for wet roads and possible delays by midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Monday will stay mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. By Wednesday, storm chances increase to 30 percent in the afternoon, with stronger showers expected Wednesday night into Thursday. Daily highs will ease into the lower 80s as clouds and rain settle in.
East Point, Decatur, and College Park can expect warm and dry conditions through Tuesday, making it a window for outdoor plans. However, by late Wednesday, rain bands may slow traffic near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and on major connectors. Residents should charge devices, check drainage near homes, and allow extra drive time during the evening rush.
The heat Sunday and Monday may still feel summerlike, but fall’s shift arrives midweek with cooler highs near 83°F and nighttime lows dipping into the upper 60s. Isolated thunderstorms Thursday and Friday could trigger brief power outages or ponding on secondary roads.
Warnings are not yet in place, but forecasters stress that additional advisories could follow if storms intensify. Residents should stay weather-aware as the week progresses.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta, Ga.:
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F, low around 67°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F, low around 66°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F, low around 69°F.
- Wednesday: 30% chance of storms after 2 p.m., high near 89°F, low around 69°F.
- Thursday: 50% chance of showers and storms, high near 83°F, low around 67°F.
