Metro Atlanta forecast: Cold air, wind chills in teens overnight

Sunday morning forecast

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Sunday night.

The coldest air of the season is pouring into metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Sunday, sending temperatures into the 30s, 40s, and even upper 20s in mountain communities — with wind chills making it feel even colder.

Sunday morning, Blue Ridge was near 30° with a wind chill of 22°, Canton dropped to 37° with a wind chill of 27°, and Atlanta slipped to 47°, feeling more like 41°.

Wind chills in the teens by this evening

What we know:

Air temperatures will hold mostly in the 30s Sunday, while wind chills stay in the 20s across metro Atlanta through the afternoon. By early evening, temperatures drop into the 20s, sending wind chills into the teens.

A Cold Weather Advisory goes into effect for most of the region at 6 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 8 a.m. Monday. Wind chills could fall into the single digits in some areas. Parts of northeast Georgia are exempt only because they fall under a different National Weather Service office — not because temperatures will be warmer.

Winds will finally ease overnight, but Monday morning will still bring bitter cold.

Secure holiday decorations

What they're saying:

Wind gusts could reach 40 mph, especially along ridge lines and exposed areas. Outdoor holiday decorations — including inflatables and light structures — should be secured to prevent damage.

The winds will begin to relax late tonight. By Monday morning, most areas outside of northwest Georgia will see little to no breeze.

North Georgia school delays and closures

Dig deeper:

Due to the forecasted cold temperatures, some North Georgia schools are altering their schedules. 

See the full list on FOX 5's closure page. 

Metro Atlanta warming centers

What we know:

The City of Atlanta is opening two warming centers on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights to help people stay out of the cold. 

They are at:

• Central Park Recreation Center, 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
• Old Adamsville Recreation Center, 3404 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta, GA 30331

Transportation will be provided nightly at 8 p.m. from the Gateway Center to both warming centers. Fulton County will provide return transportation from the Gateway Center once the centers close.