Atlanta weather today is mostly sunny with a high near 79°F and east winds gusting as high as 25 mph—ideal conditions for getting outside, but you’ll want to secure any loose patio items.
This is a beautiful Monday to enjoy the Piedmont Park trails, hit the links at one of our North Atlanta golf courses, or fire up the grill in Buckhead or Virginia-Highland. The breezy easterly winds are courtesy of a high-pressure system settling in from the Northeast, but don’t let the wind fool you—it’s actually keeping us a few degrees cooler than seasonal norms thanks to weak cold air damming effects, especially in the foothills of northeast Georgia.
Tonight into Tuesday: Things change fast. A slight chance of rain showers develops after 5 AM Tuesday morning (only 20% chance), but the real action arrives Tuesday afternoon and evening. Our National Weather Service forecasters are tracking multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms pushing in ahead of a cold front from the northwest. Some of these storms could turn strong to severe, particularly across north Georgia, so keep an eye on conditions if you’re planning outdoor activities. Expect mostly cloudy skies Tuesday with a 40% chance of precipitation.
Gameday heads-up: The Atlanta Braves vs. Detroit Tigers game at Truist Park on Tuesday, April 28 will see increasing clouds and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing late. If you’re heading out, grab Official team gear on Fanatics and check Find tickets on StubHub for any last-minute availability. Bring a waterproof phone pouch to protect your phone from potential rain.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the Atlanta Hawks face the Knicks on Thursday, April 30 at State Farm Arena—that’s an indoor game, so weather won’t be a factor, but grab Official team gear on Fanatics and Get tickets on SeatGeek to catch the playoff action. And if you’re a Bruce Springsteen fan, the legend himself is coming to State Farm Arena on Saturday, May 2 for his “Land of Hope & Dreams” tour—grab a Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band t-shirt and secure your tickets early.
For today’s grilling: This is prime time to fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer will ensure perfectly cooked proteins, and a grill brush and scraper set will keep your cooking surface clean. If you need ingredients, you can order groceries on Amazon Fresh and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
What to expect this week: After Tuesday’s storms clear, we’ll see a wet Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms likely (80% chance), then gradual drying by Thursday. Temperatures stay seasonal in the 70s and 80s through mid-week, then warm well above normal by the weekend. While multiple rounds of rain are forecast, the National Weather Service notes that little meaningful improvement to our ongoing drought is expected—each system will move fairly quickly.
Stay weather-aware Tuesday and Wednesday, and enjoy this gorgeous Monday while it lasts!
