Wednesday night forecast
Atlanta temperatures are set to soar toward 90 degrees this weekend as a "dry heat" pattern shifts toward record-breaking territory. Forecasters are also tracking a persistent "exceptional drought" in Northeast Georgia despite recent scattered showers. An unsettled weather pattern is expected to arrive just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Atlanta temperatures are set to soar toward 90 degrees this weekend as a "dry heat" pattern shifts toward record-breaking territory. Forecasters are also tracking a persistent "exceptional drought" in Northeast Georgia despite recent scattered showers. An unsettled weather pattern is expected to arrive just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Joanne Feldman named chief meteorologist for FOX 5 Storm Team
Joanne Feldman was named chief meteorologist for the FOX 5 Storm Team after 19 years of weather coverage at the station.
Joanne Feldman was named chief meteorologist for the FOX 5 Storm Team after 19 years of weather coverage at the station.
Wednesday midday weather forecast
Temps at noon on Wednesday are in the low 70s and no rain is expected at this time.
Temps at noon on Wednesday are in the low 70s and no rain is expected at this time.
Wednesday morning forecast
Sun peaks through clouds this morning.
Sun peaks through clouds this morning.
Tuesday night weather
Temperatures are expected to remain seasonal with a hot weekend ahead for North Georgia. Here's your latest forecast update.
Temperatures are expected to remain seasonal with a hot weekend ahead for North Georgia. Here's your latest forecast update.
Tuesday evening forecast
Metro Atlanta prepares for a major temperature swing as a weak cold front brings a temporary chill before record-tying 90s arrive Sunday. The FOX 5 Storm Team is also monitoring extreme drought conditions across North Georgia as most rain remains stalled in the south.
Metro Atlanta prepares for a major temperature swing as a weak cold front brings a temporary chill before record-tying 90s arrive Sunday. The FOX 5 Storm Team is also monitoring extreme drought conditions across North Georgia as most rain remains stalled in the south.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
Atlanta weather is about to change as a weekend warmup "flips the switch" to summer temperatures. After a pleasant evening across the metro area, highs will climb from the 70s into the low 90s by Sunday.
Atlanta weather is about to change as a weekend warmup "flips the switch" to summer temperatures. After a pleasant evening across the metro area, highs will climb from the 70s into the low 90s by Sunday.
Tuesday midday forecast
Clouds clearing out this afternoon.
Clouds clearing out this afternoon.
Tuesday morning forecast
Mild Tuesday ahead.
Mild Tuesday ahead.
Monday night forecast
It's shaping up to be a rather pleasant week in North Georgia weather-wise. Here's your latest forecast update.
It's shaping up to be a rather pleasant week in North Georgia weather-wise. Here's your latest forecast update.
Monday evening weather
A warm, clear and dry week is in store for North Georgia. Here's your latest weather update.
A warm, clear and dry week is in store for North Georgia. Here's your latest weather update.
Monday midday weather forecast
High temps today in the upper 70s, close to 80 degrees. Partly cloudy with small chance of rain. Temps in high 70s and lower 80s for most of the weeks.
High temps today in the upper 70s, close to 80 degrees. Partly cloudy with small chance of rain. Temps in high 70s and lower 80s for most of the weeks.
Monday morning weather forecast
Mostly clear skies and comfortable temps to start the day. No real rain expected although there could be a pop-up shower. Highs in the upper 70s.
Mostly clear skies and comfortable temps to start the day. No real rain expected although there could be a pop-up shower. Highs in the upper 70s.
Sunday evening weather
A slight chance of rain in the early week is forecast to be followed by clear skies and warm temperatures. Here's your latest forecast update.
A slight chance of rain in the early week is forecast to be followed by clear skies and warm temperatures. Here's your latest forecast update.
Mother's Day Forecast
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says more sun is on the way for Mother's Day afternoon.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says more sun is on the way for Mother's Day afternoon.
North Georgia Mother's Day appearing mostly dry, sunny
Mother's Day in Atlanta will be mostly dry and warm with highs in the 80s before a brief chance of storms returns on Monday.
Mother's Day in Atlanta will be mostly dry and warm with highs in the 80s before a brief chance of storms returns on Monday.
Saturday evening forecast
Mostly clear skies for Mother's Day.
Mostly clear skies for Mother's Day.
Saturday morning forecast
Metro Atlanta will see overcast skies and lingering rain today before a mostly dry afternoon takes hold. Temperatures are expected to climb from the low 60s this morning into the mid-70s later this afternoon. Sunday's forecast for Mother's Day looks even better for outdoor plans, with more sunshine expected and temperatures reaching 82 degrees.
Metro Atlanta will see overcast skies and lingering rain today before a mostly dry afternoon takes hold. Temperatures are expected to climb from the low 60s this morning into the mid-70s later this afternoon. Sunday's forecast for Mother's Day looks even better for outdoor plans, with more sunshine expected and temperatures reaching 82 degrees.
Friday night forecast
Atlanta's weekend starts with 60 percent rain chances and sticky air Saturday morning, but the clouds will give way to sunshine and 80-degree temperatures by Sunday. The FOX 5 Storm Team is also tracking a potential delay in the next storm system that could impact your Monday morning commute.
Atlanta's weekend starts with 60 percent rain chances and sticky air Saturday morning, but the clouds will give way to sunshine and 80-degree temperatures by Sunday. The FOX 5 Storm Team is also tracking a potential delay in the next storm system that could impact your Monday morning commute.
Georgia wildfires: Why Thursday was a historic day for firefighters
The Georgia Forestry Commission reported Thursday was the first day with no new wildfires statewide since December.
The Georgia Forestry Commission reported Thursday was the first day with no new wildfires statewide since December.