Atlanta Weather Stays Warm as Northern Lights Dazzle Other Parts of U.S.
ATLANTA, Ga. — Meteorological fall may have arrived, but Atlanta residents can expect more summerlike conditions this week as clear skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s linger. Meanwhile, a powerful solar storm will bring the Northern Lights to skies across the northern U.S. — but not Georgia.
Warm Start to September
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Atlanta will remain mostly sunny through Tuesday with highs near 82 degrees and overnight lows in the low 60s. Winds are expected to stay light, creating calm driving conditions across I-75 and metro Atlanta.
Midweek Storm Chances
By Wednesday, a weak disturbance could trigger isolated afternoon thunderstorms, though rainfall totals are expected to remain light. The heat will build again late in the week, with highs pushing into the upper 80s by Friday and Saturday.
Humidity will also rise, though forecasters say widespread storms are unlikely. Sunshine should dominate most of Friday and Saturday, making conditions favorable for outdoor activities.
Northern Lights Skip Georgia
While Atlanta stays hot, parts of the Midwest, New England, and the northern Rockies are expected to witness dazzling aurora displays fueled by the solar storm. NOAA officials confirmed that Georgia skies are simply too far south for residents to catch a glimpse of the spectacle.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 82, low 63
- Wednesday: Slight storm risk, high 83, low 65
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 85, low 65
- Friday: Sunny, high 88, low 65
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 87, low 63
Atlanta may miss the Northern Lights, but the city will hold onto its late-summer warmth a little longer. Would you prefer a taste of autumn weather now, or are you enjoying the stretch of sunny afternoons? Share your thoughts at SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
