Atlanta, Ga. – Drivers across Georgia will dodge lingering spotty showers today, but the state shifts into a bright, fall-like stretch by Thursday. Temperatures stay in the low 80s most afternoons, making for warm but comfortable days as October begins.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, light rain chances taper off by this evening with only a 20 percent chance of isolated thunderstorms. Conditions quickly improve midweek, bringing back clear skies and low humidity across Atlanta, Macon, Athens, and surrounding communities. High pressure locks in dry weather through the weekend.
Commuters on major corridors like I-75, I-20, and I-85 can expect smooth travel starting Wednesday, with no widespread weather hazards in play. Winds remain out of the northeast at 10 to 15 mph, adding a crisp edge to fall afternoons. Evening lows dip into the 50s and 60s, delivering cooler nights for outdoor plans, football games, and fall festivals.
Residents are urged to take advantage of the clear stretch to prepare homes and vehicles for upcoming colder weather. Charge devices and check heating systems now, as colder October air often follows quickly behind early-season high pressure systems.
Conditions stay calm through early next week, but the NWS reminds residents to monitor updates for the next rain chance, expected by late Sunday into Monday.
Five Day Forecast for Atlanta, Ga.:
- Tuesday: High near 80, slight chance of showers. Low around 64.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 83. Low near 61.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 77. Clear night, low near 56.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high 78. Low near 59.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 80. Low near 63.
