Tonight

65 °F

Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Rain

Friday

82 °F

Cloudy

Friday Night

66 °F

Mostly Cloudy

Saturday

81 °F

Mostly Cloudy, Chance of Rain

Technical Forecast Discussion Meet the Forecaster

Issued: 8pm on Thursday, September 10th 2026

Forecast Discussion

Athens will continue to be under a 1 out of 3 limited risk for lightning tonight as well as a 2 out 4 enhanced risk for excessive rainfall. While we will experience a break tomorrow, we will be in a 1 out of 4 limited risk for excessive rainfall on Saturday as well as a 1 out of 3 limited risk for lightning as well.

Tonight, a cold front will be moving through the area, causing rain showers and thunderstorms to be likely. Temperatures tonight will drop as a result to the upper 60s. Winds will be low most of week, especially tonight with 0-5mph winds and at sometimes calm conditions. Early next week will be mostly clear, though it appears we may get some chances for rain later in the week.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 40% chance of late evening light rain showers. Winds from the NE at 0 to 5 mph. Low 65°F

Friday it will be clear with no precipitation. Winds from the SE at 0 to 5 mph. High 82°F

Friday Night it will be mostly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the ESE at 0 to 5 mph. Low 66°F

Saturday it will be mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the W at 0 to 5 mph. High 81°F

Extended Forecast

Sunday it will be clear with no precipitation. High near 85°F with a low near 68°F

Monday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 89°F with a low near 70°F

Tuesday it will be mostly clear with a 20% chance of rain. High near 91°F with a low near 73°F