Current Forecast: 8am on Friday, August 21st 2026

Forecast Discussion

Pleasant weather today, with some scattered showers and thunderstorms expected late tomorrow. Warm and muggy today with sunny skies after any lingering fog burns off, and temperatures in the low-80s ºF. Tomorrow, some scattered thunderstorms in the late afternoon to early evening with possible strong winds and small hail. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a marginal (1/5) severe weather risk for our area during this time. Temperatures start to cool as we close out our welcome weekend in Athens, with highs dipping into the mid-70s ºF for Sunday and Monday, making for a pleasant and calm start to the first week of classes.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the ENE at 0 to 5 mph. High 83°F

Tonight it will be mostly clear with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 61°F

Saturday it will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of late afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 0 to 5 mph. High 81°F

Saturday Night it will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of early evening showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the W at 0 to 5 mph. Low 59°F

Extended Forecast

Sunday it will be mostly sunny with a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 75°F with a low near 56°F

Monday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 74°F with a low near 55°F

Tuesday it will be partly cloudy with a 10% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 79°F with a low near 59°F