Current Forecast: 8am on Monday, July 20th 2026

Forecast Discussion

Athens has an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for severe weather for Tuesday afternoon and evening. Wind gusts could be damaging and hail along with brief tornadoes are potential hazards. Flood prone and low lying areas should be on the lookout for flooding due to the heavy rain that is expected during the severe weather threat.

Tuesday seems to be the only day with expected precipitation this week. Daytime temperatures are expected to fluctuate from the mid 80s to the high 70s for the next couple of days. Tonight the temperature is supposed to be in the high 60s before decreasing and fluctuating from the mid 60s to the mid 50s over the next few nights. Sunny skies are expected for most days this week besides Tuesday.

Please stay alert and aware of the Enhanced Risk by checking the forecasts throughout today, tonight, and Tuesday morning.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds calm. High 84°F

Tonight it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds calm. Low 69°F

Tuesday it will be mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 85°F

Tuesday Night it will be mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of evening showers and thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Low 64°F

Extended Forecast

Wednesday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 78°F with a low near 55°F

Thursday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 79°F with a low near 56°F

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