Atlanta wakes up to clear skies and temperatures near 55 degrees Thursday, but a breezy afternoon and a sharp weekend cooldown are on the way. The city should reach about 65 degrees under sunny skies before temperatures tumble after sunset.
Sunny Afternoon Brings Gusty Winds
A few patchy sprinkles or light showers may linger in parts of the region early, but the main story for metro Atlanta is dry weather. West to northwest winds will run 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph during the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Thursday night will be mostly clear, with the low falling to around 42 degrees. Friday stays sunny but much colder, with a high near 54 and northwest winds still capable of gusting to about 25 mph.
Coldest Air Arrives This Weekend
The weekend will remain dry and bright, but Saturday night could bring the coldest conditions of the season so far. Atlanta is forecast to dip to around 33 degrees, while colder areas north of the city could fall into the upper 20s and see the season’s first hard freeze by Sunday morning.
Sunday rebounds to a more manageable high near 57 degrees under sunny skies, with lighter winds. Monday and Tuesday will stay mostly sunny, though a small chance of light rain may return Monday night into Tuesday, with highs in the mid 50s Monday and upper 50s Tuesday.
No Weather Advisories Posted
No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Atlanta area. Even so, the combination of strong afternoon gusts Thursday and freezing temperatures this weekend could make for a chilly commute and a reminder to protect outdoor plants before Saturday night.
