School closings announced ahead of expected severe weather in Georgia Friday

School districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia are preparing for a severe weather threat on Friday. Some are opting to close, delay, or move to online learning as a result.

Thursday night forecast
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Tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rains, and frequent lightning are possible on Friday. The

Storm Alert Day on Friday for severe storm threat
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The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a severe storm threat on Friday. A Storm Alert Day has been declared, so make sure to pay close attention to FOX 5 on air and online for updates throughout the day.

Georgia winter weather & Arctic plunge timeline: When temperatures will drop below freezing

Atlanta and north Georgia should prepare to feel the chill as temperatures are expected to take a nose dive. There is even the chance of snow. Let's talk about a timeline.

Thursday Night Weather Update
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A calm and quiet overnight setting the stage for possible storms by Friday afternoon. The greatest threat will be south of I-20. Any storm will be capable of damaging winds. There will be gusty winds ahead of the storms, most of North Georgia under a Wind Advisory for gusts to 40 mph. Wintry weather will show up next week. Here is the latest.

Severe storm threat Friday
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Severe storms, including tornadoes, could impact metro Atlanta and north Georgia. Here's the latest.

Thursday evening forecast
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The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a severe storm threat to metro Atlanta on Friday. Here's the latest on the timing and intensity.

Atlanta tornado threat Friday
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The tornado threat in Atlanta on Friday has diminished a slightly, but it has not completely disappeared. The FOX 5 Storm Team is closely monitoring this system and tracking the timing as well as the intensity.

Thursday afternoon forecast
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The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a severe storm threat expected to move through north Georgia on Friday. Here's the latest on the timing and intensity.

Tornado risk for Friday
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Chances of tornadoes for Friday Jan. 12, 2024. More information on severe weather event impacting Atlanta and north Georgia.

Friday severe weather outlook
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Update on severe weather threat impacting metro Atlanta and north Georgia for Friday, Jan. 12,2024.

Thursday morning weather forecast
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After a cold start, Thursday will have a beautiful and mostly mild afternoon. Keep your eye on Friday's severe weather.

Georgia severe storms: Friday forecast
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A warm front coming into Georgia on Friday morning could bring severe weather and threats of pop-up tornadoes.

Wednesday night forecast
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Severe storms are possible this Friday. Here's a look ahead at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast.

Wednesday Night Weather Update
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Clear and cold for Thusday morning with lows in the 30s and some upper 20s. Sunny and nice by afternoon with highs well inot the 50s. Friday will see a chance for strong to severe storms late morning and into the afternoon. Any storm will be capable of damaging winds and a possible spin up tornado. Sunny and cold for the Weekend. Here is the timeline.

Wednesday evening forecast
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The weather is getting chillier by the minute. Things will be much colder by this weekend. Here's a look at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast.

Wednesday afternoon forecast
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Things will get much colder by the weekend. Here's a look at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast.

Atlanta weather Friday: Hour-by-hour forecast
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A severe weather threat on Friday could bring strong tornadoes, damaging winds and frequent lightning. Here's the latest hour-by-hour forecast from the FOX 5 Storm Team.