Atlanta, GA, September 3, 2025

News Summary

This week, Georgia experiences a shift in weather patterns with cooler temperatures, possible rain showers, and the start of allergy season. Residents can expect partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the low to mid 60s tonight. A weak cool front brings a 20% chance of rain on Wednesday, with scattered thundershowers likely on Thursday. Highs may reach the lower 90s by the weekend before cooler weather returns early next week. Ragweed pollen counts are at moderate levels, posing challenges for allergy sufferers.

Weather Forecast: Cooler Temperatures, Scattered Rain Showers, and Allergy Season Begins in Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – Weather patterns in Georgia are shifting this week, marked by cooler temperatures, potential rain showers, and the onset of allergy season. Tonight, residents can expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures dipping to the low to mid 60s.

Rain chances are currently low for the evening; however, a small weather system moving through north Georgia on Wednesday is expected to bring a 20% chance of rain. More scattered thundershowers may develop on Thursday as a weak cool front approaches. As the front stalls northwest, temperatures will rebound, reaching lower 90s by Friday and Saturday, making it feel even warmer due to high humidity levels.

Looking forward, highs on Friday and Saturday are projected to exceed 90 degrees, with humidity amplifying the heat. Following the weekend, another cold front is anticipated, which will bring relief in the form of showers and cooler temperatures. Highs early next week are expected to fall back into the 80s.

Temperature Variability

The morning temperatures across Georgia have shown considerable variability, with readings ranging from 58 degrees in Griffin, 70 degrees in Rome, to low 60s in the North Georgia mountains. Light rain is likely for areas north of Interstate 20 through Wednesday afternoon, while much of the southern and central regions should stay predominantly dry.

Allergy Season Begins

Residents should be aware that ragweed season has commenced, with pollen counts measured at 45 on Tuesday, categorized as moderate. This level is high enough to provoke symptoms in individuals sensitive to allergies, marking a challenging season ahead for many.

Upcoming Forecast Changes

Forecasters are predicting the return of summer-like heat by the end of the week, yet a cold front is set to arrive, bringing with it below-average temperatures and a possibility of rain on Saturday afternoon and evening. Furthermore, meteorologists are keeping an eye on a developing system in the Atlantic, although at this time, it is projected to remain far from land and poses no immediate threat to Georgia.

Summary of Forecast

• Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the 60s.
• Low chances of rain this evening, increasing tomorrow.
• 20% chance of rain on Wednesday.
• Potential thundershowers on Thursday.
• Highs to reach lower 90s by Friday and Saturday.
• Another front expected to bring showers and cooler temperatures early next week.
• Ragweed pollen levels reaching moderate counts.

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Additional Resources

• Fox 5 Atlanta: Ragweed Sparks Allergy Season
• Wikipedia: Weather in the United States
• 11Alive: Flooding Updates
• Google Search: Georgia Weather Forecast
• WSB TV: Pollen Count
• Google Scholar: Weather Forecast
• Atlanta News First: Weather Day Alert
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Weather Season

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