Tonight

66 °F

Mostly Clear

Wednesday

89 °F

Sunny

Wednesday Night

70 °F

Partly Cloudy, Chance Thunderstorms

Thursday

88 °F

Partly Cloudy, Chance Thunderstorms

Technical Forecast Discussion Meet the Forecaster

Issued: 8pm on Tuesday, September 15th 2026

Forecast Discussion

Athens has been placed under a limited risk (level 1 out of 3) for lightning starting on Wednesday and is expected to last through to Monday with a break for Friday. Athens has also been placed under a limited risk (level 1 out of 4) for excessive rainfall for Wednesday and Thursday. Along with these, Athens has also been placed under a limited risk (level 1 out of 4) for excessive heat for Wednesday and Thursday.

Daytime temperatures are expected to be in the high 80s before dropping to the low 80s for Friday due to a cold front possibly passing through the area. Nighttime temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60s tonight, rising to the low 70s for tomorrow night, and then dropping to the low 60s for Friday night. A light, gentle breeze is expected for the next few days with chances for precipitation for Wednesday night and Thursday.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be mostly clear with no precipitation. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph. Low 66°F

Wednesday it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the S at 0 to 5 mph. High 89°F

Wednesday Night it will be partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. Low 70°F

Thursday it will be partly cloudy with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the W at 0 to 5 mph. High 88°F

Extended Forecast

Friday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 81°F with a low near 61°F

Saturday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 84°F with a low near 68°F

Sunday it will be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers. High near 85°F with a low near 66°F