Atlanta is waking up to clear skies Wednesday, with temperatures around 73 degrees before a sunny afternoon pushes the mercury to about 95. The day should stay dry, but an air quality alert adds a caution flag for people planning to spend the hottest hours outside.
Sunny Wednesday Comes With A Code Orange Alert
Northwest winds around 5 to 10 mph will provide some movement in the air as temperatures climb through the afternoon. Rain chances are near zero, and skies should remain mostly clear Wednesday night, with an overnight low near 75.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange alert for Atlanta through Wednesday evening, meaning ozone levels may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Children, people sensitive to ozone and those with heart or lung conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon and early evening, when ozone concentrations are expected to peak.
Thursday Turns Hotter With Storms Possible
Thursday looks even warmer, with a high near 97 and heat index values reaching about 102. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 5 p.m., followed by a 30% chance of storms Thursday night.
Storm Chances Rise Friday Before A Drier Weekend
Friday brings a high near 94 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, including a chance of rain early in the morning. The weekend should turn sunnier and somewhat less humid, although temperatures will remain in the low 90s.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday are forecast to reach about 93 degrees under mostly sunny skies, with only a small chance of rain. Tuesday stays hot near 94, with slight shower and thunderstorm chances returning during the day.
