Atlanta is waking up to showers and thunderstorms this morning with a high near 77°F, so plan your Wednesday accordingly—this isn’t a day to linger outside without rain gear.
Here’s what our National Weather Service forecasters are tracking: A complex of showers and embedded thunderstorms will push through the area through about 10 AM ET, with an 80% chance of precipitation. The atmosphere is remarkably stable this morning thanks to yesterday’s heavy rainfall, which means most storms will remain elevated and produce isolated wind gusts rather than widespread severe weather. However, the National Weather Service does mention the possibility of isolated damaging wind gusts, so keep an eye on conditions if you’re heading out early—especially if you’re traveling near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or heading to Buckhead or Midtown.
After the morning storms taper off, expect partly sunny skies by midday, but don’t pack away the umbrella just yet. Another round of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 2 PM and 5 PM ET, with southwest winds gusting up to 25 mph. If you’re planning to visit Piedmont Park or catch the Braves game against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park tonight, grab a compact travel umbrella before you head out. The good news: winds will be manageable for tailgating, though you’ll want to secure any loose gear.
For today’s events: The Hawks take on the Knicks tomorrow night (Thursday, 4/30) at State Farm Arena—an indoor venue, so weather won’t be a factor. If you’re thinking about catching the game, Find tickets on StubHub and grab Official team gear on Fanatics to show your support.
Tonight will cool to around 58°F with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 AM ET, so if you’re heading to the Coca-Cola Roxy for The Kid LAROI concert tonight, a packable rain jacket is smart insurance.
Thursday and beyond: Thursday looks much better—mostly sunny with a high near 74°F and only a 20% chance of rain showers before 8 AM. This is your window to catch up on yard work or outdoor activities. By the weekend, temperatures will dip into the 60s, so enjoy the mild spring weather while it lasts.
Dinner suggestion: With rain keeping you indoors most of the morning, this is the perfect day to let a programmable slow cooker do the heavy lifting. Start a batch of hearty beef stew or slow cooker chili this morning, and you’ll have comfort food ready by dinner time. Grab an enameled cast iron Dutch oven if you want to finish it on the stovetop for extra depth. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Stay dry out there, neighbors!
