Current Forecast: 2pm on Tuesday, July 21st 2026

Forecast Discussion

The Athens area is still under an Enhanced Risk (level 3 out of 5) for the severe weather that is expected today. All hazards are possible, which is why we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8pm, as well as a Flood Watch until 2am. Damaging winds gusts are the biggest concern, but hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. Some showers and thunderstorms have already moved through the Athens area in the early afternoon hours, but more storms are expected to impact us later this afternoon and into the evening hours as a cold front moves through. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings. The rest of the week will be much quieter, with highs in the 70s and 80s and clear conditions.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be cloudy with a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph. High 83°F

Tonight it will be cloudy with an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds calm. Low 64°F

Wednesday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. High 78°F

Wednesday Night it will be mostly clear with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 54°F

Extended Forecast

Thursday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 77°F with a low near 56°F

Friday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. High near 81°F with a low near 63°F

Saturday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 84°F with a low near 64°F