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Atlanta weather: brief relief midweek before heat returns for holiday weekend

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

A weak cold front pushed through north Georgia overnight Monday, bringing scattered thunderstorms and a brief reprieve from the heat that has gripped the region for the past week.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s — still warm, but noticeably cooler than the upper 90s and heat index values above 105 that defined much of the past week.

“Drier air is moving in behind the front, which will knock down humidity a bit and make it feel much more comfortable,” said NWS Atlanta forecaster Andrew Dessler. “It’s not a true cold front, but it will feel like one after what we’ve been through.”

Atlanta weather: hot and humid Monday before midweek storms bring relief

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Atlanta will see one more day of heat before a cold front brings thunderstorms and cooler temperatures by Tuesday evening.

Monday’s forecast calls for highs in the mid-90s with heat index values around 100 degrees. The National Weather Service has not issued a heat advisory, but city cooling centers remain open.

A cold front pushing in from the northwest will bring scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Some of the storms could be strong, with damaging winds and heavy rain the main threats.

Sunday's weather: brief relief from the heat before temperatures climb again

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:30:00 -0400

A weak cold front pushed through north Georgia Saturday night, bringing a brief reprieve from the heat wave that has gripped the region for the past week.

Sunday’s forecast calls for highs in the upper 80s — still warm, but noticeably cooler than the upper 90s and heat index values above 105 that defined much of the past week. Scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon, but the Storm Prediction Center has most of north Georgia in a marginal risk category.