Atlanta, GA – Breezy conditions will carry into the weekend across north Georgia, with temperatures climbing steadily toward the mid-80s by early next week. Overnight lows will remain mild, holding in the upper 50s and 60s, while daytime highs reach into the upper 70s and low 80s.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Atlanta will see partly sunny skies Saturday with winds from the east near 10 mph and gusts topping 20 mph. Stronger gusts up to 25 mph are possible Sunday as skies stay mostly cloudy. Those winds could make driving high-profile vehicles difficult on open stretches of I-75 and I-20.
Monday brings the sun back with highs around 81°F, followed by a warmer Tuesday that pushes near 84°F under mostly sunny skies. Despite the stronger breezes, no major storms are expected in the Atlanta metro through midweek, though forecasters note a 20 percent chance of showers returning Wednesday afternoon.
Residents should secure outdoor items like lawn furniture and trash bins ahead of gusty periods, and drivers are urged to use caution when traveling during windy stretches. Conditions ease by Thursday with highs dropping back into the low 70s.
Warnings are not in place, but the National Weather Service will monitor developing conditions into next week.
Five Day Forecast for Atlanta, GA
- Saturday: High near 79, partly sunny, gusts up to 20 mph.
- Sunday: High near 79, mostly cloudy, gusts up to 25 mph.
- Monday: High near 81, partly sunny.
- Tuesday: High near 84, mostly sunny.
- Wednesday: 20% chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 82.
