Georgia will see more hot, dry days, with only a few late-day storms to break up the heat. Most areas will feel above-normal temperatures with highs reaching the low 90s through the weekend.
What It Means For You: Expect less rain, higher utility bills, and more watering for your yard and garden. The risk of a fast-developing drought is rising, especially if rain doesn’t return soon.
What’s Happening: Only isolated showers or storms are likely in the afternoons, mostly across northern Georgia.
- Highs will reach 87–93°F through Saturday, then dip slightly, but it stays warm into next week.
- Lows range from 62–68°F most nights.
Between the Lines: With several weeks of light rainfall, lawns, gardens, and farms are drying out fast.
- Water use may increase at home and across farms, raising bills.
- Trees, crops, and landscapes may start to show stress.
The Big Picture: Experts warn that a rapid-onset drought could develop across parts of Georgia by the end of September if these dry patterns hold. This could hit farmers, gardeners, and anyone who enjoys the outdoors the hardest.
Catch Up Quick:
- Thursday: Early storms possible, otherwise hot and dry.
- Friday–Sunday: Mostly sunny, highs near 90.
- Next week: Heat holds on, with slim rain chances.
The Sources: National Weather Service.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
