Atlanta, Ga. – Drivers and residents across Georgia should brace for a stormy shift as September’s first major fall system approaches by Thursday. Heavy rain and thunderstorms could snarl traffic along I-75 and delay flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, raising safety concerns for commuters.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered storms begin late Wednesday with stronger cells possible after sunrise Thursday. Gusty winds and downpours may reduce visibility on major corridors including I-20 and I-285. Rain chances climb above 80 percent Thursday afternoon, with isolated thunderstorms capable of producing brief flooding in low-lying areas.
Temperatures will hold near 82 degrees Thursday before falling into the mid-60s by Friday morning. Friday remains unsettled, with a 40 percent chance of rain and lingering storms through the evening. State emergency officials urge residents to allow extra travel time, avoid flooded roadways, and secure outdoor items that could blow away in gusts.
By Saturday, conditions slowly improve with scattered showers tapering off by afternoon. Sunshine and lower humidity return Sunday and Monday, marking a calmer start to next week. With the first week of fall underway, this system offers an early preview of cooler air that could dominate by early October.
Storm warnings remain possible through Thursday night, and additional advisories may follow as the system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Atlanta, Georgia
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 89. Calm winds.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny early, high 91. Storm chances rise late. Low 70.
- Thursday: Heavy showers and thunderstorms, high near 82. Low 67.
- Friday: Showers likely before 2 p.m. High near 80. Low 64.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 20% storm chance. High near 81.
