Atlanta weather today brings rain showers through the morning hours, with conditions clearing by afternoon as a high near 69°F settles in across the metro.
If you’ve got plans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for Atlanta United FC vs. CF Montréal this evening, you’re in luck—the worst of the rain will be done by kickoff. The National Weather Service expects showers to taper off before 10 AM ET, leaving partly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s for the match. Grab an Atlanta United FC scarf or Atlanta United FC jersey if you’re heading out, and bring layers since it’ll be breezy with northwest winds 5 to 10 mph gusting up to 20 mph.
For those attending Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band at State Farm Arena tonight, similar conditions apply—rain clears well before showtime. Consider a compact travel umbrella just in case you’re caught in any lingering showers while walking from parking.
The real story here is what’s coming next. Sunday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous—sunny skies, highs near 70°F, and light northwest winds around 5 mph. It’s a perfect day for a round at one of Atlanta’s courses or a picnic in Piedmont Park. The National Weather Service notes that this clearing trend will persist into early next week, though temperatures will dip into the upper 40s Sunday night, which could pose a frost threat in the north Georgia mountains.
Tonight’s low will be around 47°F, so if you’re heading to any of the weekend concerts or games, a light jacket is smart. Rainfall amounts today will be modest—between a tenth and quarter of an inch for most of the metro, with central Georgia potentially seeing up to half an inch to an inch. The Weather Prediction Center notes a marginal risk of excessive rainfall across portions of northern Florida and southeast Georgia, but Atlanta itself should see only typical spring shower amounts.
Rainy mornings call for comfort food. A slow cooker chili or hearty beef stew is perfect for today—set it before you leave for work and dinner’s ready when you get home. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s meal delivered to your door. A programmable slow cooker or enameled cast iron Dutch oven makes these dishes effortless, and both are great kitchen investments for any home cook.
For the week ahead, enjoy Sunday’s sunshine—it’s a rare gift in spring. Monday looks pleasant too, though showers and thunderstorms return mid-week with timing and intensity still uncertain according to the National Weather Service. Check back for updates as we get closer.
Stay dry this morning, and enjoy one of Atlanta’s best weekends ahead.
