Atlanta Weather: Rain Through Friday, Sunshine and Cooler Temperatures Arrive for October

ATLANTA, GA — Drivers across Georgia should prepare for wet and stormy commutes Thursday and Friday as thunderstorms move through the region before a stretch of calmer, sunnier weather arrives for the weekend and the start of October.

Storms to Continue Into Friday

The National Weather Service (NWS) reports that showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through Friday evening, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph.

Heavy downpours could briefly reduce visibility along I-75 and local roadways, leading to delays during morning and evening travel.

Rain chances will decrease by Friday night, allowing partly sunny skies to return on Saturday.

Flooding and Fog Concerns

While rainfall totals are not expected to be extreme, forecasters warn that spotty flooding may impact neighborhoods with poor drainage.

Additionally, patchy fog could develop Friday morning, creating extra hazards for commuters.

Officials urge drivers to:

• Slow down on wet roads
• Maintain extra distance between vehicles
• Use headlights during heavy rain or fog

Weekend Outlook

By Saturday afternoon, most of Georgia will enjoy drier air with only a 20% chance of storms.

Sunday looks favorable for outdoor plans, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 82°F.

October Begins Mild

The first days of October are forecast to be mild and comfortable, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and overnight lows in the 60s.

Cooler mornings are expected to trend downward as the month progresses, but no strong cold front is on the horizon yet.

More showers could return by midweek, though meteorologists say a true preview of winter chill won’t arrive until later in October.

Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta

• Thursday: Thunderstorms likely, high 81°F, gusts near 15 mph
• Friday: Showers early, then partly sunny, high 80°F
• Saturday: Slight storm chance, high 82°F, mostly dry afternoon
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F, low 65°F
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F

With storms lingering through Friday but sunshine and cooler temperatures expected by Sunday, Atlanta residents can look forward to a more seasonable start to October.

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