Atlanta started Monday, March 9, 2026, under a heavy gray lid, with dense fog cutting visibility to around a quarter mile in spots and temperatures hovering near 60°F. Drivers heading out in the early hours faced the worst of it, especially on bridges and in the usual low-lying trouble spots.
Today
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 11 AM EDT, with visibility dropping to one-quarter mile or less in places after it was issued late Sunday night. Once the fog finally lifts by late morning, skies should thin to partial sun by midday. From there, it is a classic Atlanta weather two-step: afternoon highs jump into the upper 70s, topping out near 79°F, while west winds stay light at 0 to 5 mph. These timing and impact details are from NWS Peachtree City.
Tonight Into Tuesday
Monday night into early Tuesday is when things get a little more interesting. Forecasters say a line of showers and thunderstorms may build and swing across western Georgia between about 6 PM and 1 AM. The greatest risk for severe weather lines up between I-75 and I-20, where some storms could pack damaging wind gusts and small hail. New rainfall totals could reach a quarter to a half inch in the heavier downpours. Forecaster discussion with additional detail is available from the NWS.
Plan Ahead
If you are driving this morning, slow it down in the fog, flip on low-beam headlights, and leave extra room to stop. If your trip is not urgent, consider waiting until visibility improves by late morning. For tonight, keep a close eye on updated forecasts if you have outdoor plans, and be ready to move activities inside if storms start to fire.
