Atlanta Weather Alert: Rain Persists Through Friday Before Clear Skies and Cooler Temps Arrive
ATLANTA, Ga. — Metro Atlanta will see wet commutes and lingering thunderstorms through Friday, but a much calmer and cooler stretch of weather is on the way for the start of October.
Storms and Travel Concerns
The National Weather Service said showers and thunderstorms will remain likely into Friday evening, with gusts near 15 mph.
Drivers along I-75 and surrounding highways should prepare for slick roadways, reduced visibility, and patchy fog Friday morning. Localized flooding may also develop in neighborhoods with poor drainage.
Officials advise motorists to slow down, leave extra space, and keep headlights on during heavy rain.
Weekend Improvement
By Saturday, drier air will move in, leaving just a 20% chance of isolated storms.
Sunday looks particularly favorable for outdoor events, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s.
Overnight lows will dip into the mid-60s, signaling the first signs of fall.
October Outlook
The first days of October are expected to be mild and comfortable, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Cooler mornings will gradually become more common as the month progresses.
Forecasters note more showers could return by midweek, though no strong cold fronts are expected just yet.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high 81°F, gusts near 15 mph.
- Friday: Showers early, then partly sunny, high 80°F.
- Saturday: Isolated storm chance, high 82°F, mostly dry afternoon.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F, low 65°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F.
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