ATLANTA, GA – Golden light spills across the skyline this Tuesday morning as north Georgia settles into a tranquil start. The air feels crisp at 55°F, calm for now, but a quiet shift is underway that could heighten fire concerns later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, clear skies will dominate through Thursday with warm afternoons and cool, dry nights. Tuesday brings highs near 79°F across metro Atlanta, with only a slim 10% chance of a passing shower late in the day. However, forecasters warn that humidity levels will drop sharply midweek as winds increase from the northwest, creating near-critical fire weather conditions Wednesday and Thursday.
Winds are expected to gust up to 20 mph Wednesday afternoon across Fulton, DeKalb, and Cobb Counties, with the driest air settling over north-central Georgia. Brush and grass could ignite easily, especially in rural and wooded areas. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning, secure loose materials, and report any smoke sightings promptly.
Temperatures stay seasonably warm—around 70°F Wednesday and mid-70s Thursday—but mornings will cool quickly under clear skies. Lows dip into the upper 40s and could flirt with the low 40s in mountain valleys by late week.
Heading into the weekend, sunshine remains dominant with highs near 87°F Saturday before a few isolated showers return Sunday. For now, it’s a perfect stretch for outdoor plans—but with dry ground and gusty breezes, caution remains key across the Peach State through Thursday.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta, GA:
Tue: 79/49 – Sunny; slight shower chance late.
Wed: 70/47 – Sunny; breezy and dry.
Thu: 75/48 – Clear skies; gusty northwest winds.
Fri: 75/50 – Sunny; calm and mild.
Sat: 87/54 – Mostly sunny; warmer afternoon.
