Atlanta is starting Thursday, August 6, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures around 72°F, but the calm opening is only temporary. Mostly sunny conditions should push the city near 90°F before showers and thunderstorms become possible after 1 p.m. The rain chance is about 40%, with storms capable of dropping a quick tenth to quarter-inch of rain.
Storms Arrive After Lunch
The best window for a pop-up downpour runs through the afternoon and into early evening, when lightning, brief heavy rain and gusty winds could complicate commutes and outdoor plans. South winds are forecast at 5 mph or less, and the National Weather Service in Peachtree City reports no watches or warnings for the area.
Storm chances continue into Thursday night, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. Friday. Skies should turn mostly cloudy, and the overnight low is expected to settle near 72°F.
Heat And Storms Keep Rolling Into Weekend
Friday begins with patchy fog between 8 and 9 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies, a high near 90°F and a heat index as high as 97°F. Another round of afternoon thunderstorms is possible, with a 30% chance during the day and a 50% chance Friday night.
Saturday and Sunday look hotter, with highs near 91°F and 92°F, respectively, while afternoon storm chances remain in the forecast. The broader pattern keeps daily shower and thunderstorm chances in place into next week, as heat-index values could reach around 100°F to 105°F and approach heat-advisory levels early next week.
Plan Around The Weather
Thursday's outdoor plans have the best odds before the afternoon storm window, but a backup indoor option is wise. If thunder rolls in, head inside, and take extra breaks from the heat as Atlanta moves into a stretch of humid days with sudden downpours.
