Why Atlanta is waking up to wildfire smoke
Massive wildfires in Clinch and Brantley counties are sending a thick blanket of smoke toward Atlanta as dry conditions and 80-degree temperatures increase the risk of new brush fires.
Massive wildfires in Clinch and Brantley counties are sending a thick blanket of smoke toward Atlanta as dry conditions and 80-degree temperatures increase the risk of new brush fires.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
Wednesday evening forecast
Saturday brings the first real chance for rain as a major weather pattern shift moves into the region. We are tracking a half-inch of rain that could finally clear out the wildfire haze and record-dry air.
Saturday brings the first real chance for rain as a major weather pattern shift moves into the region. We are tracking a half-inch of rain that could finally clear out the wildfire haze and record-dry air.
Wednesday afternoon forecast
Two inches of rain could hit your neighborhood as a massive moisture shield moves across the Southeast. We break down the latest model shifts and what they mean for your Monday morning commute. Stay ahead of the heavy downpours expected from Alabama to the Carolinas.
Two inches of rain could hit your neighborhood as a massive moisture shield moves across the Southeast. We break down the latest model shifts and what they mean for your Monday morning commute. Stay ahead of the heavy downpours expected from Alabama to the Carolinas.
Wednesday midday forecast
Storm chances roll in this weekend.
Storm chances roll in this weekend.
Wildfire smoke prompts haze concerns in metro Atlanta skies
Many people are asking why the skies above Atlanta appear smoky Wednesday morning.
Many people are asking why the skies above Atlanta appear smoky Wednesday morning.
Wednesday morning forecast
"Waiting patiently" for this weekend's rain.
"Waiting patiently" for this weekend's rain.
Tuesday evening forecast
Temperatures are soaring into the 80s across Georgia this week, but a major pattern change is looming. We are tracking scattered weekend storms that could bring the first beneficial rainfall in weeks to Marietta and the surrounding areas.
Temperatures are soaring into the 80s across Georgia this week, but a major pattern change is looming. We are tracking scattered weekend storms that could bring the first beneficial rainfall in weeks to Marietta and the surrounding areas.
Tuesday evening forecast
Saturday is the day to watch as storm chances rise across the area following a week of 80 degrees heat. While humidity is currently near 23 percent, a disturbance from the west will bring scattered rain and potential thunderstorms by the weekend.
Saturday is the day to watch as storm chances rise across the area following a week of 80 degrees heat. While humidity is currently near 23 percent, a disturbance from the west will bring scattered rain and potential thunderstorms by the weekend.
Firefighters battle barn fire in White County as drought worsens
Georgia is currently averaging 40 wildfires per day as 90% of the state faces severe to exceptional drought conditions.
Georgia is currently averaging 40 wildfires per day as 90% of the state faces severe to exceptional drought conditions.
Tuesday midday weather forecast
Temps are inching towards the high 70s for this afternoon. No rain expected until later in the week.
Temps are inching towards the high 70s for this afternoon. No rain expected until later in the week.
Look up tonight as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks - How to see the celestial show
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show
Stargazers, get ready to watch one of the world’s oldest known meteor showers as the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Tuesday night. How to see the celestial show
Tuesday morning weather forecast
Morning temps are a bit warmer Tuesday morning, but still a little chilly in some areas. High temp of 81 expected today.
Morning temps are a bit warmer Tuesday morning, but still a little chilly in some areas. High temp of 81 expected today.
Monday night forecast
Georgia is locked in a dry spell thanks to a massive high-pressure system, but a weekend shift is coming. We are tracking a steady climb into the 80s before rain moves in Saturday night. Check your local temperatures for the overnight cool down.
Georgia is locked in a dry spell thanks to a massive high-pressure system, but a weekend shift is coming. We are tracking a steady climb into the 80s before rain moves in Saturday night. Check your local temperatures for the overnight cool down.
Monday afternoon forecast
Temperatures will continue to rise as North Georgia looks forward to rain at the end of the weekend. Here's your latest forecast update.
Temperatures will continue to rise as North Georgia looks forward to rain at the end of the weekend. Here's your latest forecast update.
Monday noon forecast
Temperatures are expected to gradually warm with some much-needed rain on the way for North Georgia by the end of the week. Here's your latest forecast update.
Temperatures are expected to gradually warm with some much-needed rain on the way for North Georgia by the end of the week. Here's your latest forecast update.
Monday morning weather forecast
Quite a bit cooler this morning with temps ranging from 30s to 40s. High temp of 74 expected this afternoon, which is normal for this time of the year. No rain until the weekend most likely.
Quite a bit cooler this morning with temps ranging from 30s to 40s. High temp of 74 expected this afternoon, which is normal for this time of the year. No rain until the weekend most likely.
Sunday evening forecast
North Georgia will see temperatures slowly rebound after a cool snap on Sunday. Here's your latest forecast update.
North Georgia will see temperatures slowly rebound after a cool snap on Sunday. Here's your latest forecast update.
Sunday morning weather forecast
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northern Georgia for Sunday.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Northern Georgia for Sunday.
Coast Guard spots overturned vessel near where ship, 6 crew members went missing
An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.
An overturned ship matching the description of the one that went missing along with six crew members earlier this week has been located, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday.