Unstable pattern across Georgia through Thursday
ATLANTA, Georgia — Memorial Day weekend in Georgia is set to be dominated by unsettled weather, with a persistent wave of showers and thunderstorms likely to impact outdoor activities through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
The wet weather pattern begins on Saturday, bringing a mix of scattered showers and possible thunderstorms to metro Atlanta and surrounding regions. Despite temperatures climbing into the low 80s Fahrenheit (around 27 °C), the skies won’t stay clear for long.
Saturday outlook: Isolated rain by midday
Expect partly sunny skies during the morning, but by late morning, there’s a 20% chance of spotty showers, with brief thunderstorms possible between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Winds will shift from the east to the northwest, keeping the high temperature near 80 °F (27 °C).
Saturday night brings an increased risk of rain with a 30% chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after 8 p.m., under mostly cloudy skies and a low of around 64 °F (18 °C).
Sunday: Showers move in early
The rain arrives earlier on Sunday, with a 50% chance of showers and storms developing before 8 a.m., continuing intermittently throughout the day. While temperatures will reach 84 °F (29 °C), skies remain mostly cloudy. Winds will shift again, coming from the east in the morning and west by afternoon.
By Sunday night, the risk of thunderstorms remains at 40%, with a mild low near 67 °F (19 °C).
Memorial Day: Most active weather expected
Monday, the official holiday, is forecast to be the stormiest of the long weekend. While the day may start with scattered showers, the likelihood of thunderstorms jumps to 70% after 2 p.m., affecting afternoon celebrations and gatherings. Temperatures will peak around 81 °F (27 °C) under cloudy skies, and rain chances increase to 80% overnight.
Extended forecast: Wet days ahead
Tuesday continues the storm trend, with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and into the night. Highs will remain steady near 80 °F (27 °C), with overnight lows in the upper 60s Fahrenheit (around 20 °C).
By Wednesday, the weather becomes slightly more cooperative, with a 50% chance of showers, turning to a 20% chance in the evening. A mix of sun and clouds will bring highs near 82 °F (28 °C).
Thursday rounds out the extended forecast with a 30% chance of pop-up thunderstorms under mostly sunny skies, keeping the temperature near 81 °F (27 °C).
The key message from this forecast is vigilance, as Georgia residents planning to commemorate Memorial Day outdoors face a high chance of intermittent rain and potential thunderstorms, particularly from Sunday morning through Monday evening.
