Georgia – A warm, humid breeze drifts through Atlanta this morning while thin clouds slide across the skyline. Temperatures are already near 62°F, giving the city an early taste of spring before storms arrive later today.
Patchy fog developed across parts of central Georgia early this morning, occasionally dropping visibility below one mile. Conditions improve through late morning, but the atmosphere remains unstable across north and central Georgia.
Meteorologists are tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop later today. The best chance arrives after 5 p.m., when storms begin forming across north Georgia and moving toward metro Atlanta.
Some storms could produce gusty winds and small hail, especially during the evening hours. While widespread severe weather is not expected, strong downpours and lightning may briefly disrupt outdoor plans.
Drivers should stay alert along I-75, I-85, and the I-285 perimeter during the evening commute. Wet pavement and bursts of rain may reduce visibility quickly. Allow extra travel time if storms develop nearby.
Rain chances continue into early Sunday before gradually tapering. Showers remain possible through the first half of the day as a slow-moving system lingers across the Southeast.
Despite the unsettled weekend pattern, a warm stretch of early-spring weather builds early next week. Highs climb toward 78°F Monday and could reach around 80°F Tuesday, bringing one of the warmest stretches so far this season.
Another seasonal milestone also arrives early Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m., pushing clocks forward one hour and delivering longer daylight evenings.
Meteorologists say the broader warming trend may continue through the midweek period with scattered showers returning at times.
Are storms building in your neighborhood this evening? Let us know what conditions look like around metro Atlanta. 🌦️
Five-Day Outlook for Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday: Partly sunny with chance of storms after late afternoon. High 81°F
Saturday Night: Showers and storms likely. Low 63°F
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms at times. High 73°F
Monday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible. High 78°F
Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm. High 80°F
