Current Forecast: 8pm on Sunday, March 22nd 2026

Forecast Discussion

Currently, Athens is under a Slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for the possibility of severe thunderstorms tonight. Main threats are damaging winds and large hail. Although chances are low, an isolated tornado or two also can’t be ruled out. Areas of heavy downpour may also cause flash flooding in isolated spots. Have a way of receiving alerts in case a severe storm enters near your area.

After our near record-breaking hot temperatures today, rain and thunderstorms will begin to move in late this evening and through the night hours. low tonight diving down into the upper 30s. Monday we’ll start off cloudy with skies mostly clear by the afternoon. High temperature only reaching to 48 degrees. Throughout the rest of the week, we’ll see temperatures move back up into the 50s and 60s. High pressure will move in Tuesday lasting up until our next system on Thursday bringing another round of rain.

Detailed Forecast

Tonight it will be cloudy with a 100% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Low 38°F

Monday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 48°F

Monday Night it will be mostly clear with no precipitation. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Low 28°F

Tuesday it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. High 55°F

Extended Forecast

Wednesday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 68°F with a low near 53°F

Thursday it will be mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain showers. High near 76°F with a low near 49°F

Friday it will be partly cloudy with a 70% chance of rain showers. High near 53°F with a low near 29°F