Near record-breaking heat hitting Atlanta as spring officially begins
After a week that started with severe storms and a sudden plunge into winter-like temperatures, North Georgia is finally "crawling out" of the cold and into a possible record-breaking spring weekend.
After a week that started with severe storms and a sudden plunge into winter-like temperatures, North Georgia is finally "crawling out" of the cold and into a possible record-breaking spring weekend.
Friday morning weather forecast
The big warmup begins. Today's high will be around 76 degrees and Saturday and Sunday will be even warmer. Lots of sunshine expected throughout weekend.
The big warmup begins. Today's high will be around 76 degrees and Saturday and Sunday will be even warmer. Lots of sunshine expected throughout weekend.
Spring equinox 2026: What to know about the astronomical start of spring
Spring has officially arrived and here's what you need to know.
Spring has officially arrived and here's what you need to know.
Thursday night forecast
Spring officially arrives tomorrow, and it’s bringing a massive warmup to Atlanta. After a cool night, temperatures will skyrocket into the 80s for a spectacular weekend. We’re even watching for potential record-breaking heat by Sunday afternoon.
Spring officially arrives tomorrow, and it’s bringing a massive warmup to Atlanta. After a cool night, temperatures will skyrocket into the 80s for a spectacular weekend. We’re even watching for potential record-breaking heat by Sunday afternoon.
Thursday evening forecast
Spring arrives with a major warm-up as temperatures in North Georgia approach record-breaking levels this weekend. Highs will climb into the 80s under clear skies, with Sunday potentially seeing the hottest temperatures since 1907.
Spring arrives with a major warm-up as temperatures in North Georgia approach record-breaking levels this weekend. Highs will climb into the 80s under clear skies, with Sunday potentially seeing the hottest temperatures since 1907.
Thursday midday weather forecast
Temps are on the rise and will reach the low 80s by the weekends.
Temps are on the rise and will reach the low 80s by the weekends.
Thursday morning forecast
Seasonal start to Spring.
Seasonal start to Spring.
Wednesday evening forecast
Don't put away the coats just yet—a frost advisory is in effect for metro Atlanta tonight as winter makes its final stand. However, spring arrives Friday with a massive warmup that will have us in the 80s by Saturday.
Don't put away the coats just yet—a frost advisory is in effect for metro Atlanta tonight as winter makes its final stand. However, spring arrives Friday with a massive warmup that will have us in the 80s by Saturday.
2 additional tornadoes confirmed in Upson County: NWS
The National Weather Service confirmed two additional tornadoes spun up from a severe line of storms that moved through Georgia early Monday.
The National Weather Service confirmed two additional tornadoes spun up from a severe line of storms that moved through Georgia early Monday.
Atlanta weather: Frost Advisory tonight, record-level warmth by Sunday
A Frost Advisory is in effect for nearly all of North and Central Georgia through Thursday morning.
A Frost Advisory is in effect for nearly all of North and Central Georgia through Thursday morning.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Georgia weather is swinging from a late-season freeze to 80-degree weekend highs in just a few days. Learn when the "up and down" temperatures stabilize and why you might want to wait before planting your spring garden.
Georgia weather is swinging from a late-season freeze to 80-degree weekend highs in just a few days. Learn when the "up and down" temperatures stabilize and why you might want to wait before planting your spring garden.
Wednesday midday weather forecast
Wednesday will be cloudy and cool, but the warmer weather begins to arrive on Thursday.
Wednesday will be cloudy and cool, but the warmer weather begins to arrive on Thursday.
Wednesday morning forecast
Cooler Wednesday ahead.
Cooler Wednesday ahead.
Tuesday night forecast
Bundle up tonight as a freeze warning covers North Georgia with temperatures Tumble into the 20s. The cold won't last long, as the first weekend of spring brings a massive warmup to near 80 degrees. We also have an update on rising pollen counts and the extended outlook.
Bundle up tonight as a freeze warning covers North Georgia with temperatures Tumble into the 20s. The cold won't last long, as the first weekend of spring brings a massive warmup to near 80 degrees. We also have an update on rising pollen counts and the extended outlook.
When will it warm up? FOX 5 Storm Team tracks major temperature swing for Atlanta
Freeze warnings are in effect across North and Central Georgia through Wednesday morning as temperatures dip into the 20s.
Freeze warnings are in effect across North and Central Georgia through Wednesday morning as temperatures dip into the 20s.
5 years after EF-4 tornado, Newnan honors 'Seasons of Strength' and recovery
This weekend, a stage performance will share the personal stories of survivors to mark the fifth anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Newnan.
This weekend, a stage performance will share the personal stories of survivors to mark the fifth anniversary of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Newnan.
Tuesday afternoon forecast
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Did you feel that? Small earthquake in North Georgia
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck Northwest Georgia near Varnell and Dalton on Monday afternoon.
A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck Northwest Georgia near Varnell and Dalton on Monday afternoon.
EF-0 tornado spins across DeKalb County leaving teen trapped in home
A tornado packing 75 mph winds touched down in DeKalb County during severe weather this week, trapping a teen inside his home and narrowly missing another resident in bed, the National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday.
A tornado packing 75 mph winds touched down in DeKalb County during severe weather this week, trapping a teen inside his home and narrowly missing another resident in bed, the National Weather Service confirmed on Tuesday.
Tuesday midday forecast
Cool air sticks around another day.
Cool air sticks around another day.