Current Forecast: 8am on Friday, April 17th 2026

Forecast Discussion

Sunny skies are expected today, keeping temperatures quite warm before tomorrow’s system brings the chance for severe weather. The SPC has put Athens under a Slight Risk for severe weather (2/5) for Saturday; these storms will likely fire off in the evening, tapering off overnight into Sunday. The main threat tomorrow seems to be damaging wind gusts and hail, but nothing too much during these storms. After this system moves past the region, colder air will follow close behind, dropping temperatures back down into the lower-60s Sunday and Monday. With fairly breezy conditions expected for the start of the week, these chillier temperatures may feel slightly cooler than they actually are. Otherwise, calmer weather is expected next week, though we may see our next chance for rain come Wednesday.

Detailed Forecast

Today it will be sunny with no precipitation. Winds from the NW at 0 to 5 mph. High 81°F

Tonight it will be partly cloudy with no precipitation. Winds from the S at 0 to 5 mph. Low 63°F

Saturday it will be cloudy with a 50% chance of late evening thunderstorms. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. High 80°F

Saturday Night it will be cloudy with a 50% chance of rain. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph. Low 43°F

Extended Forecast

Sunday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 55°F with a low near 35°F

Monday it will be sunny with no precipitation. High near 55°F with a low near 37°F

Tuesday it will be mostly sunny with no precipitation. High near 72°F with a low near 55°F