Atlanta, Georgia – Unsettled spring weather returns to Georgia this Wednesday as afternoon thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to impact metro Atlanta by 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers and thunderstorms will move into the region after noon on Wednesday, with peak storm activity between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Highs will reach 83°F, and gusts could top 15 mph—enough to disrupt traffic along major routes like I-75, I-285, and GA-85. Motorists should expect sudden downpours and slick road conditions during the afternoon commute.
Wednesday night will bring calmer skies with mostly clear conditions and a low around 65°F, but the break is brief. Mostly sunny weather returns Thursday with a high of 87°F, continuing the warm trend into the weekend. Rain chances return Friday night and Saturday, with another round of storms likely late Friday into early Saturday morning.
Here’s a quick look at the five-day outlook:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 87°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high around 90°F; showers likely after midnight.
- Saturday: Morning thunderstorms possible, high of 89°F.
- Sunday: 20% chance of showers, high near 87°F.
- Monday: Slight rain chances continue, high around 86°F.
