Saturday, April 25, 2026, is starting on a muggy, warm note across Atlanta, with partly cloudy skies, temperatures around 70°F at local stations, and a light southwest breeze. The city is expected to warm to near 78°F, and as the day heats up, so does the chance for rain. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to bubble up late in the morning and become more widespread into the afternoon and evening, so outdoor plans could get interrupted.
Thunderstorms Most Likely Late Afternoon
According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of rain showers between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. That chance ramps up between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., when showers and thunderstorms are more likely, with storms favored later in the afternoon and into the evening. Forecasters are calling for a high near 78°F, southwest winds between 0 and 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, and new rainfall totals generally between a quarter and a half inch, with isolated heavier amounts possible.
Afternoon Commute and Transit
Any heavier showers or thunderstorms could quickly drop visibility and leave roads slick during the afternoon and evening drive, so drivers may want to slow it down and give themselves extra stopping distance. Transit riders will have their own wrinkle to navigate, as MARTA is operating special 20-minute single-tracking rail schedules on Saturday and Sunday. Riders should build in a little extra time and confirm trip details before heading out. Service details are posted on MARTA.
Tonight And Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to ease overnight, with lows near 61°F. Some patchy fog could develop early Sunday morning. By Sunday, conditions should rebound to mostly sunny and warmer, with highs climbing into the low 80s, around 83°F, offering a noticeably drier and more comfortable setup for outdoor plans.
Looking Ahead
The forecast discussion from the National Weather Service points to additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a conditional threat for a few strong storms where surface boundaries linger. In spots where the ingredients line up, stronger storms could bring damaging wind gusts and, on rare occasion, a brief tornado. Anyone with outdoor or travel plans early next week should keep an eye on updated forecasts.
Bottom line: expect scattered storms this afternoon into the evening, have an umbrella or rain jacket within reach, and check for weather and transit updates before heading out to events. This story will be updated if any watches or warnings are issued.
