Atlanta wakes up to clear skies and a mild start on Friday, June 5, 2026, with morning temperatures in the mid-60s and a mostly sunny day on tap. The high should land near 85°F, with light southerly breezes staying under 5 mph for a calm, comfortably warm afternoon.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange air quality alert for Friday, in effect through about 8:45 p.m. The alert means conditions are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, older adults and people with heart or lung conditions are urged to limit long stretches of outdoor activity later in the day when ozone typically peaks, according to the National Weather Service Peachtree City.
Afternoon And Weekend
Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 85°F, then mostly clear conditions tonight with lows dropping into the low to mid-60s. Saturday looks a bit hotter with a high near 87°F and continued light southerly winds.
A more humid setup moves in early next week, and with it comes a better chance for those classic afternoon showers and thunderstorms starting Monday.
Air Quality Details
Code Orange lines up with an Air Quality Index of roughly 101–150. That range is labeled “unhealthy for sensitive groups” and usually signals that ground-level ozone will be highest during the late afternoon and early evening.
For live readings and hour-by-hour air quality forecasts, head to AirNow.
What To Do
If anyone in your household falls into a sensitive group, try to shift exercise and other strenuous outdoor chores to the morning hours. Aim to keep afternoon activities indoors in well-sealed, air-conditioned spaces when possible.
With winds expected to remain light at about 0–5 mph, smoke and ozone can hang around longer than usual. Keep windows closed during the worst of the afternoon, and consider running an air cleaner with a HEPA filter to help reduce indoor pollutants.
Looking Ahead
Dry weather should hold through Saturday, so outdoor plans for the first half of the weekend look safe. From Monday through midweek, the forecast shows a gradual uptick in humidity and a daily chance of pop-up storms during the warmer parts of the day.
Before locking in plans for outdoor events next week, check updated hourly forecasts and the latest readings on AirNow.
