Atlanta, Georgia – Sweltering heat and scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to slam Atlanta on Friday, bringing heat index values near 97° and damaging winds up to 60 mph.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, a Code Orange Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday and may continue into Friday, signaling unhealthy air for sensitive groups. Scattered storms will redevelop Friday afternoon, with the strongest producing damaging wind gusts, brief heavy downpours, and hail up to a quarter inch.
Friday’s high will reach 92°F, with humidity making it feel closer to 100–104°F. Those with respiratory conditions, older adults, and children should limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated. Power outages are possible where storms strike, so charge devices and prepare for temporary cooling disruptions.
Thunderstorm chances persist daily through Tuesday, especially in the afternoon and evening. The weekend will bring some relief but remains unstable.
🔭 Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta (June 26–July 1)
- Thursday: High 96°F, chance of afternoon storms. Code Orange Air Quality Alert in effect.
- Friday: High 92°F, heat index up to 104°F, storms likely after 1PM. Wind gusts up to 60 mph.
- Saturday: High 91°F, scattered storms possible, especially before 6PM.
- Sunday: High 91°F, partly sunny early, storms possible late.
- Monday: High 90°F, storms developing in the afternoon.
- Tuesday: Continued storm chances with slightly cooler highs in the upper 80s.
