Atlanta starts Saturday, August 29, under cloudy, muggy skies before a mostly sunny afternoon pushes temperatures toward 89 degrees. A few showers and thunderstorms could pop up after 2 p.m., giving outdoor plans a small but real chance of disruption.
The rain odds remain modest at about 20%, with east winds near 5 mph. That makes this more of a keep-an-eye-on-the-sky setup than an all-day washout, though storms could still arrive quickly during the afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City says scattered storms may bring gusty winds and locally heavy rain, with isolated flash-flooding concerns where downpours hit wet ground. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the Atlanta forecast area at this update, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday Starts Foggy Before The Heat Builds
Sunday should begin with patchy fog between 8 and 9 a.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees. A slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms remains, but storm coverage is expected to be more isolated than Saturday.
Saturday's lower rain odds mark a shift from the wetter setup outlined in Hoodline's Friday forecast. The tradeoff is a sharper turn toward heat, with Monday reaching about 92 degrees, Tuesday near 94 and highs around 95 from Wednesday through Friday.
Triple-Digit Heat Indices May Return
The latest forecast discussion says triple-digit heat-index values are expected to return across parts of Georgia as high pressure strengthens, while afternoon storm chances fall below 10% for much of the area later in the week. A heat advisory could be needed in southern parts of the region as early as Monday, so hydration and breaks from the heat will become increasingly important.
For Saturday, keep outdoor plans flexible after lunch and move inside if thunder approaches. Never drive through flooded roadways, even if the water looks shallow.
