Atlanta, GA – Showers will move across north and central Georgia through tonight and into early Friday, bringing a brief stretch of wet roads before quieter and warmer weather settles in ahead of the holiday week.
According to the National Weather Service, rain will continue across the Atlanta metro and surrounding counties this evening, with a few rumbles of thunder possible overnight into early Friday morning. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but periods of steady rain could slow travel late tonight and during the early commute.
In metro Atlanta, wet pavement may impact major routes including I-75, I-85, I-20, and the Downtown Connector overnight. Gusty winds up to 25 to 30 mph may accompany the showers, especially as winds shift behind the system toward daybreak Friday. Conditions improve quickly Friday morning, with skies clearing and sunshine returning by the afternoon.
Highs Friday reach the low 50s, followed by a mild and sunny weekend. Saturday and Sunday bring dry weather with highs climbing into the upper 50s and low 60s across much of north Georgia, favorable for outdoor plans and early holiday travel.
Looking ahead, the quiet pattern continues into next week. Christmas Eve on Wednesday is currently trending mostly sunny and unseasonably mild, with highs well into the 60s across the Atlanta area. No hazardous weather is anticipated beyond tonight’s rain, though updates will continue as conditions evolve.
