Atlanta is starting Friday near 69 degrees under clear skies, but the city is headed for one last warm afternoon before fall makes a noisy entrance. Sunshine will push temperatures to about 84 degrees before a dry cold front brings gusty winds and a sharp weekend cooldown.
Afternoon Warmth Gives Way To Gusts
Friday afternoon should stay sunny, and Atlanta's precipitation probability is 10%. A stray brief shower could develop north of Interstate 85. The National Weather Service forecast describes northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph Friday night into Saturday morning.
The bigger change arrives Friday night as northwest winds reach 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph into Saturday morning. Temperatures will fall to around 51 degrees by Saturday morning, and no watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Atlanta forecast area.
Saturday Feels Like A Different Season
Saturday will be sunny but much cooler, with a high near 65; northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph could gust to 35 mph. Saturday night will be chilly, with temperatures dropping to about 47 degrees.
Sunday stays sunny with a high near 64, though cool, breezy northeast winds will keep the day feeling crisp. Overnight lows will remain in the mid-40s before temperatures begin a gradual climb next week.
Dry Weather Holds Through Next Week
High pressure should keep Atlanta mostly bone-dry through Thursday. Monday’s high is expected to reach 68 degrees, followed by highs near 74 Tuesday, 75 Wednesday and 76 Thursday, with overnight lows in the 40s to low 50s.
Anyone with outdoor furniture, decorations or other loose items should secure them before Friday evening’s winds arrive. The National Weather Service also cautions that recent storm damage could leave some trees and limbs more vulnerable to gusts, especially outside the city and across exposed areas.
