Arctic Start to the Week; Fire Danger Builds Tuesday, Widespread Rain Returns Late Week

Northwest Georgia is getting the coldest day of the week today as strong northwesterly winds keep a sharp chill in place even with sunshine overhead. Morning wind chills across Chattooga County and surrounding communities are running in the teens, with the coldest spots in the region dipping into the single digits, especially in higher elevations. High temperatures this afternoon will stay mostly in the 40s locally, while the mountains hold in the 30s, and it will still feel wintry through the day as breezy conditions continue.

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Wind Advisory Today as Colder Air Moves Into Northwest Georgia

Breezy northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperatures are impacting Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with colder air expected to linger through Monday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST Sunday as a tight pressure gradient between a developing Nor’easter and high pressure over the Plains drives strong northwest winds across Georgia.

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Above-Average Heat, Strong Storms Possible This Weekend in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect above-average to near-record high temperatures today and Friday before rain and possible strong storms move into the area this weekend.

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Warm, Spring-Like Temperatures Continue Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will continue to experience unusually warm February weather this week, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages. Highs are expected to peak today and Wednesday, reaching the upper 60s to mid-70s across the region.

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Warm Through Weekend Before Monday Cold Front

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will keep a springlike feel through the weekend as unusually warm air remains in place, pushing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal.

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