
A dry start to the week will give way to summerlike temperatures across Chattooga County before rain and thunderstorms return for the weekend.

A dry start to the week will give way to summerlike temperatures across Chattooga County before rain and thunderstorms return for the weekend.

A stretch of pleasant, dry weather will continue across Chattooga County through the first part of the week, but temperatures are expected to climb back toward summerlike levels by midweek.

Chattooga County is getting a welcome taste of fall this weekend, with sunshine, cooler temperatures and much lower humidity expected through Sunday.

Residents across Chattooga County can expect a taste of fall this weekend, with cooler temperatures, lower humidity and plenty of sunshine before warmer weather begins returning next week.

A noticeable change in the weather settles into Northwest Georgia today as cooler and much drier air moves into the region, bringing what will feel like the first real taste of fall.

After several days of summerlike heat, Northwest Georgia will finally get its first real taste of fall today, but the change in temperatures could come with showers and thunderstorms.

Another hot and unsettled day is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but a significant change toward more seasonable late-September weather is on the way.




Trion residents are cleaning up this morning following a strong thunderstorm that caused widespread damage across the town Monday evening.
Trion Police Chief David Gilleland told WZQZ News Monday night that the damage was extensive, with numerous trees and limbs brought down across town.
Damage was reported in front of Mount Vernon Mills and along Simmons Street, Town Hall Drive, Marsh Avenue and Pine Street, as well as several other locations. Crews had already cleared the area in front of the mill when Gilleland spoke with WZQZ shortly before 7:45 PM.
One of the more significant areas of damage was at the Trion Recreation Department, where a large tree came down near the tennis courts.
Gilleland told WZQZ the falling tree took out the entire fence surrounding the tennis courts.
Some residents along side streets also experienced power outages Monday evening, although power remained on at Trion School following the storm.
Most importantly, Gilleland said no injuries had been reported as of Monday night.
Photos taken around Trion following the storm showed large trees and limbs down near homes and along roadways.
There was no immediate confirmation that a tornado was responsible for the damage. The storms that moved through the area were capable of producing strong, damaging wind gusts.
Crews were working Monday evening to clear trees and debris and assess the extent of the damage.

Unseasonably warm weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Tuesday, with another round of afternoon thunderstorms possible before cooler, drier air arrives later in the week.

Summer-like heat will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Sunday, but a changing weather pattern is expected to bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms early this week followed by noticeably cooler temperatures by Wednesday and Thursday.