Atlanta is starting Thursday clear and in the mid-60s, with one more summerlike afternoon ahead before fall finally barges in. Temperatures are expected to climb to around 88 degrees under sunny skies, while the weekend forecast takes a sharp turn toward crisp mornings and jacket weather.
Sunny Thursday Comes With An Air Quality Caution
Thursday should stay dry and bright, with light winds and temperatures rising through the 70s and 80s. A little patchy fog may linger in spots early, but it should burn off by about 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Atlanta is also under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert through 6 p.m. Thursday. Children, people sensitive to ozone and those with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon and early evening, when ozone levels are expected to be highest.
Friday Stays Warm Before Winds Turn Gusty
Friday will remain mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 84 degrees and west winds between 5 and 15 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph during the day, making it feel noticeably breezier even before the bigger change arrives.
A strong cold front is expected to move through Friday night, bringing northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Temperatures will fall to around 51 degrees, and while an isolated sprinkle or brief shower cannot be ruled out in north Georgia, the front is expected to be largely dry.
Saturday Brings The Big Temperature Drop
The latest forecast sharpens the warm-to-cool swing described in Hoodline's earlier Atlanta forecast. Saturday will be sunny but much cooler, with a high near 64 and a nighttime low around 46, while Sunday reaches only about 62 degrees.
Dry weather should continue through next week, with highs near 67 Monday, 71 Tuesday and 74 Wednesday. For Atlanta plans, the practical forecast is simple: enjoy the warm Thursday, watch the wind Friday and keep a jacket close by this weekend.
