ATLANTA, GA – A calm, mild morning greets metro Atlanta, but the peace won’t last long. The city stands at the edge of another fall weather shift, with clouds gathering to the west and a line of weekend storms preparing to move in. The warmest air of the week will collide with a sharp cold front, bringing thunder, wind, and a quick drop in temperatures by early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Friday will bring sunshine and highs near 74°F before moisture builds from the Gulf. Showers and thunderstorms are likely late Friday night into Saturday, with a few brief downpours possible across the Atlanta metro and I-75 corridor. While severe weather is not expected, gusty winds and lightning could affect outdoor events or early travel plans.
Saturday stays unsettled as scattered showers linger through the afternoon. Highs again reach the low 70s before winds turn northwest and cooler air begins to flow in. By Sunday, the rain moves east, skies clear, and temperatures fall into the upper 60s — a sign of the coming cold snap.
Monday will feel sharply different. Morning lows near 34°F and a breezy, sunny day with highs only in the low 40s will mark the coldest start of November so far for metro Atlanta. Veterans Day remains clear and brisk with temperatures rebounding slightly.
Residents should stay weather-aware for late-week storms, then prepare for a crisp, winter-like start next week — the clearest sign yet that the season is turning in Georgia.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta, GA:
Fri: 74/59 – Mostly sunny; late showers possible.
Sat: 74/58 – Scattered thunderstorms; breezy late.
Sun: 68/34 – Clearing skies; cooler air builds in.
Mon: 43/29 – Sunny; coldest day of the season.
Tue: 57/35 – Sunny and calm for Veterans Day.
