Flash flood warning hits Gilmer and Murray Counties
A flash flood warning is in effect for Gilmer and Murray Counties until 7 p.m. on September 23, 2026. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes is tracking the heavy rainfall in northwest Georgia.
A flash flood warning is in effect for Gilmer and Murray Counties until 7 p.m. on September 23, 2026. FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes is tracking the heavy rainfall in northwest Georgia.
Wednesday midday weather forecast
Most of North Georgia will see more clouds than rain Wednesday, though isolated showers remain possible, especially to the north and west. Areas already soaked by earlier storms could still see localized flooding. Temperatures will stay in the upper 70s to near 80 before drier air brings sunshine and cooler mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s around Atlanta and upper 40s in the mountains.
Most of North Georgia will see more clouds than rain Wednesday, though isolated showers remain possible, especially to the north and west. Areas already soaked by earlier storms could still see localized flooding. Temperatures will stay in the upper 70s to near 80 before drier air brings sunshine and cooler mornings this weekend, with lows in the mid-50s around Atlanta and upper 40s in the mountains.
Wednesday morning forecast
The first full day of fall will bring a mix of weather across north Georgia. Clouds and a breezy northeast wind will keep areas near and east of Atlanta cooler, with a few light showers possible. Farther west and northwest, more sunshine could help spark afternoon thunderstorms; storms from around Rome and Dalton into parts of Fannin and Gilmer counties could produce strong winds, hail and heavy rain. Most areas will stay dry, with a high near 80 degrees Wednesday. Cooler, less humid air arrives Thursday, followed by sunshine Friday and morning lows in the 50s.
The first full day of fall will bring a mix of weather across north Georgia. Clouds and a breezy northeast wind will keep areas near and east of Atlanta cooler, with a few light showers possible. Farther west and northwest, more sunshine could help spark afternoon thunderstorms; storms from around Rome and Dalton into parts of Fannin and Gilmer counties could produce strong winds, hail and heavy rain. Most areas will stay dry, with a high near 80 degrees Wednesday. Cooler, less humid air arrives Thursday, followed by sunshine Friday and morning lows in the 50s.
Tuesday night weather forecast
Fall has officially arrived in North Georgia, bringing cooler temperatures and cloud cover. A few isolated severe storms are possible in far northwest Georgia late Wednesday, but a clearing trend will bring sunny, crisp conditions and 50s by the weekend.
Fall has officially arrived in North Georgia, bringing cooler temperatures and cloud cover. A few isolated severe storms are possible in far northwest Georgia late Wednesday, but a clearing trend will bring sunny, crisp conditions and 50s by the weekend.
Tuesday evening weather forecast
A cool wedge pattern is moving into North Georgia, capping daytime high temperatures in the 70s as autumn begins. Overcast skies and scattered rain chances will persist through mid-week before sunny skies and pleasant 80-degree weather return just in time for the weekend.
A cool wedge pattern is moving into North Georgia, capping daytime high temperatures in the 70s as autumn begins. Overcast skies and scattered rain chances will persist through mid-week before sunny skies and pleasant 80-degree weather return just in time for the weekend.
Tuesday afternoon weather forecast
A line of storms moving in from Alabama brings the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms across northwest Georgia, with flash flooding and half-inch hail as primary concerns. Despite the late afternoon storm risk, cooler fall temperatures are on the horizon for North Georgia.
A line of storms moving in from Alabama brings the risk for strong to severe thunderstorms across northwest Georgia, with flash flooding and half-inch hail as primary concerns. Despite the late afternoon storm risk, cooler fall temperatures are on the horizon for North Georgia.
Heavy rain moves out of North Georgia, warnings canceled
Scattered storms will remain possible through the late morning and afternoon, with a Level 1 severe weather risk.
Scattered storms will remain possible through the late morning and afternoon, with a Level 1 severe weather risk.
Tuesday morning weather forecast
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving across North Georgia Tuesday morning, triggering a flash flood warning and creating the possibility of isolated severe weather later in the day.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving across North Georgia Tuesday morning, triggering a flash flood warning and creating the possibility of isolated severe weather later in the day.
Monday night forecast
The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at the final hours of summer and the first few hour of fall. When will it cool down? Here's the latest.
The FOX 5 Storm Team takes a look at the final hours of summer and the first few hour of fall. When will it cool down? Here's the latest.
Severe storm threat: Damaging winds, large hail, and rain treks through North Georgia
Parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia are under a Level 1 severe weather risk. Here is the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia are under a Level 1 severe weather risk. Here is the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Monday evening forecast
A final summer afternoon with showers and thunderstorms moving through North Georgia. The weather must have gotten the memo about fall starting since highs will dip in the mid-70s by Thursday. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
A final summer afternoon with showers and thunderstorms moving through North Georgia. The weather must have gotten the memo about fall starting since highs will dip in the mid-70s by Thursday. Here's the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
Monday midday weather forecast
A bit of rain was moving through the metro Atlanta area around noon on midday. Temps should reach the lower 90s before they start to drop later in the afternoon.
A bit of rain was moving through the metro Atlanta area around noon on midday. Temps should reach the lower 90s before they start to drop later in the afternoon.
Final missing Hurricane Helene victim in Tennessee found
Human remains discovered by debris removal specialists in the Jackson Island area belong to Nancy Tucker, the final missing person in Washington County after Hurricane Helene devastated the region two years ago.
Human remains discovered by debris removal specialists in the Jackson Island area belong to Nancy Tucker, the final missing person in Washington County after Hurricane Helene devastated the region two years ago.
North Georgia weather: Storms before sweater weather later this week
Atlanta could reach 92 degrees Monday before cooler air arrives later this week. Monday brings a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Atlanta could reach 92 degrees Monday before cooler air arrives later this week. Monday brings a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Monday morning weather forecast
Atlanta could reach 92 degrees Monday before cooler air arrives later this week. There's a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Atlanta could reach 92 degrees Monday before cooler air arrives later this week. There's a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Sunday night weather forecast
Isolated storms are expected to hit Metro Atlanta and North Georgia Monday, with some severe weather potential bringing high heat and damaging wind risks.
Isolated storms are expected to hit Metro Atlanta and North Georgia Monday, with some severe weather potential bringing high heat and damaging wind risks.
North Georgia weather: Cold front brings rain and 50-degree lows
Metro Atlanta will see widely scattered afternoon storms Sunday before a strong cold front brings heavy rain chances Tuesday and drops temperatures into the 50s by the weekend.
Metro Atlanta will see widely scattered afternoon storms Sunday before a strong cold front brings heavy rain chances Tuesday and drops temperatures into the 50s by the weekend.
Sunday evening weather forecast
Temperatures will plummet from the low 90s down into the 70s by the end of the work week as cooler air moves in.
Temperatures will plummet from the low 90s down into the 70s by the end of the work week as cooler air moves in.
Tree comes down on southeast Atlanta home as storms blow through
Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes.
Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes.
Sunday morning weather forecast
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says a big time cool down is on the way for the week ahead.
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says a big time cool down is on the way for the week ahead.