Atlanta, GA is in for a warm, mostly sunny Monday with a high near 87°F and just a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM — get your outdoor plans done early and keep an eye on the radar this afternoon.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City notes patchy morning fog is possible, especially in spots that picked up heavy rain over the last day or so, so budget extra time on I-285 or the Downtown Connector before sunrise. Skies stay mostly sunny through midday with just a 20% chance of rain today. Winds are light out of the west at 0 to 5 mph, so it won’t feel breezy anywhere from Piedmont Park to the Chattahoochee.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early afternoon is your best stretch before storm chances tick up after 3 PM. If the lawn needs mowing, do it today — the Area Forecast Discussion says diurnally driven storm chances continue through the end of the week, so dry windows get scarcer starting tomorrow. An EGO Power+ Battery Deal on a cordless mower makes quick work of the yard before rain returns.
Rain, Wind & Flood Risk
Tonight stays mild, low around 71°F, with a lingering 21% shower chance before 8 PM. Tuesday is the bigger story: rain chances jump to 70% with showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 87°F before temperatures actually fall to around 83° as storms move through. Forecasters warn that slow-moving storms with plenty of moisture could bring locally heavy rain, a patchy flash flooding risk, and gusts of 30 to 50 mph in the stronger cells.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light, breathable layers are fine today with the heat and humidity. For tomorrow, pack a packable rain jacket — you’ll want it whether you’re at Truist Park or just out running errands between downpours.
Game Day & Concerts
Tonight the Atlanta Dream host the Las Vegas Aces at State Farm Arena, and Metric, Broken Social Scene, and Stars play the Tabernacle — both indoors, so tonight’s stray storm chance isn’t a factor. Tuesday is trickier: the Atlanta Braves host the Miami Marlins at Truist Park under that 70% rain chance, so pack ponchos along with your Atlanta Braves jersey and Atlanta Braves fitted cap and watch the radar before tailgating. Mumford & Sons also bring the Prizefighter Tour to State Farm Arena Tuesday night, a solid indoor backup if weather turns — grab a Mumford & Sons hoodie and get tickets on SeatGeek or find tickets on StubHub for either event.
Tonight’s Dinner
With storm chances building, it’s a good night for rainy-day comfort food — chili or beef stew in the programmable slow cooker, or soup simmered in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Beyond Tuesday, the National Weather Service expects daily storm chances to continue as a cutoff low parks over the Tennessee Valley, keeping numerous to widespread showers in play, especially across north Georgia. Temperatures trend warmer too, climbing into the low 90s by Wednesday and reaching the mid-90s by week’s end.
