Friday, May 29, 2026, started out steamy in Atlanta, with muggy, mostly clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s. That apparent calm will not last long. A stalled front is set to fire off rounds of showers and thunderstorms through the day, with the most widespread action expected from mid-morning into the afternoon. Slow-moving storms could unleash brief but intense downpours, sending water quickly pooling on streets and underpasses.
Afternoon Storms And Flood Risk
Forecasters expect showers and thunderstorms to ramp up through the morning, with the greatest coverage between about 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., then lingering into Friday night. Highs should land near 81°F, but the bigger headline is the rain. Some storms could dump water at rates of roughly 1.5 to 2.5 inches per hour, fast enough to trigger rapid runoff and localized flash and urban flooding. By Friday night, new rainfall totals may reach a quarter to a half inch in many neighborhoods.
No watches or warnings are posted right now, yet forecasters caution that conditions could change quickly if storms repeatedly track over the same spots. For the latest official timing and impacts, see the National Weather Service Atlanta/Peachtree City.
Commute And Event Impacts
Drivers should plan on slower trips during the midday and afternoon windows as heavy downpours cut visibility and leave standing water on the BeltLine and other low-lying streets. If you have outdoor plans tonight, shifting them indoors is the safer play, and it is wise to pad your schedule for MARTA rides and rideshare pickups in case storms roll through right at go time.
Weekend Outlook
The unsettled setup sticks around into Saturday, with more showers and thunderstorms likely and another high near 81°F on tap. By Sunday, rain chances start to back off and a cooler high near 75°F moves in. For background on how this soggy pattern took shape, see our sticky start, stormy finish.
Safety tips remain simple but critical: do not drive through flooded roadways, allow extra time for commutes, and keep phones charged so you can receive alerts. If flooding or official warnings target your neighborhood, follow local instructions and move to higher ground as needed.
