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Severe Thunderstorms Possible From The Plains To The Great Lakes, Heat Wave To Continue Over The Southern U.S.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall will be possible through tonight from the central Plains to the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. The heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding. Excessive heat will persist across the southern Plains and Desert Southwest early this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Atlanta, Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)

Lat: 33.64°NLon: 84.43°WElev: 1027ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index95°F (35°C)
Last update 18 Aug 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Atlanta GA

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 96 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 74 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 94 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 73 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 72 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 92 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 98. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Atlanta GA
 33.76°N 84.4°W (Elev. 1007 ft)
Last Update:
1:28 pm EDT Aug 18, 2019
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 18, 2019-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2019
 
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