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A level 1 threat for severe storms is in place for the afternoon and evening.

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We just hit 83 degrees in Atlanta—a brand new record high for the day! While the record-breaking warmth is sticking around, you’ll need to dodge some "hit and miss" summer-like thunderstorms as we head into the weekend. Don't forget to spring forward an hour as we transition to Daylight Saving Time.

Stray storms could pop up throughout the weekend. 

Storm chances increase this weekend. 

Spring has arrived early with record-breaking heat hitting the 80s, but don't get too comfortable just yet. We are tracking a line of "rambunctious" thunderstorms set to move in Saturday night, followed by a mix of clouds and rain to start the new week.

Record-breaking temperatures in the 80s will give way to a level one severe weather threat this Saturday night, bringing risks of 60 mph winds and hail.

Georgia is set to ring the bell on new record highs this week as temperatures soar well above the average of 63 degrees. While the sunshine dominates, we are tracking thick morning fog and a slight chance of strong thunderstorms rolling in after sunset this Saturday.

Mild Thursday before scattered showers on Friday. 

Scattered showers move in for the weekend. 

Atlanta is shattering temperature records this week as highs climb into the lower 80s, nearly 20 degrees above average. While sunshine dominates the forecast, residents should prepare for morning fog and a shift toward active stormy weather by the weekend.

North Georgia faces a week of near-record warmth with temperatures surging into the 80s as a summertime weather pattern brings humid air and stray thunderstorms to the region.

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says to expect record-breaking temperatures into the weekend.

Skies remain partly cloudy in metro Atlanta and North Georgia with a high temp of approximately 76 degrees today. Tomorrow is expected to be warmer. 

Clear day before rain chances increase for several days. 

Record-breaking warmth and possible thunderstorms are on the way for North Georgia. Here's your latest forecast update. 

A significant warm up is on the way with record breaking temperatures in store. Here's your latest forecast update.