Atlanta Weather Watch | Heat Eases as Summer Storms Return — July 5, 2026

The dangerous heat wave finally loosens its grip on metro Atlanta this week as we settle into a more typical summer pattern. Monday is the wettest day with storms likely (70%), then it's a hot, stormy summer week — highs in the low-to-mid 90s with daily afternoon storm chances. The heat index settles into the upper 90s to low 100s instead of the 105-plus we've been living in. Keep hydrating, and when thunder roars, head indoors. Stay cool and stay blessed. Sponsored by Opticom.