ATLANTA – A cold front pushing across the region Tuesday evening will spark scattered storms before giving way to lower humidity and milder late-week temperatures.
Scattered storms ahead
What we know:
Scattered storms are expected to drop south across the Georgia state line during the evening hours. While widespread severe weather is not expected, any strong cell could produce heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and localized gusty winds. Conditions dry out rapidly after midnight, paving the way for a refreshing midweek stretch.
What they’re saying:
FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologists note that heat and humidity are providing plenty of energy, but the incoming front is the key trigger.
“We have plenty of moisture resting over the area; we just need a trigger, and that trigger comes by way of that front passing over the Appalachians,” meteorologists explained during Tuesday evening’s broadcast. “By the time we get into the wee hours of Wednesday morning, that stuff is out of here, working wonders for us with highs right on the money in the upper 80s to around 90.”
Timeline:
Storms will move rapidly through the area before skies clear overnight.
Tuesday evening forecast
Forecasters trace an incoming cold front targeting the I-85 corridor that will bring severe evening storms before dropping mountain temperatures into the high 50s. High heat and humidity will take a multi-day break following the frontal passage.
- North Georgia Mountains (8 PM): Storms flex across state line counties from Dade to Rabun County.
- Metro Atlanta & I-85/I-20 Corridor (10 PM – Midnight): Passing showers and storms linger east of the metro perimeter before clearing out.
- Wednesday Morning & Beyond: Clear skies return overnight, with sunshine and comfortable weather lasting through Friday.
Cold front relief
Big picture view:
A cold front sliding southward across the Appalachian Range is pushing high humidity and tropical moisture out of the region. Once this front clears the state early Wednesday morning, high pressure takes over to deliver a temporary taste of early fall-like air.
Local perspective:
Rainfall totals will vary depending on where individual storms track. The heaviest rainfall rates will stay concentrated along the Carolina border and eastern counties along the I-85 corridor. Mountain communities will see noticeable cooling behind the front, with nighttime lows dropping into the upper 50s.
Why you should care:
Late-evening drivers should watch for slick roads and brief visibility drops along I-85, I-75, and I-20. Lightning could cause brief outdoor delays during evening activities, but the payoff comes Wednesday with ideal outdoor weather for any yard work or dining on the patio.
By the numbers:
North Georgia (Blairsville/Mountains):
- Wednesday: High 84 / High 50s overnight, mostly sunny
- Thursday: High 84, clear and pleasant
- Friday: High 85, sunny skies
- Saturday: High 83, chance of rain
- Sunday: High 82, scattered storms
Metro Atlanta:
- Wednesday: High 90, lower humidity
- Thursday: High 90, sunny and seasonable
- Friday: High 91, turning warm
- Saturday: High 88, storm chances return
- Sunday: High 87, scattered showers and storms
What’s next:
The comfortable weather break holds through Friday before rain and storm chances surge back into North Georgia for Saturday and Sunday. Moisture builds back up as August begins, keeping summer humidity in play for the start of the new month.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
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