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April 25, 2026

Showers And Storms Possible Across Northwest Georgia Into Next Week

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Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, is expected to see several days of unsettled weather as showers and thunderstorms move through the region over the coming week.

March 31, 2026

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Spring Warmth And Daily Rain Chances Settle Over Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are waking up to a mild and slightly damp start this Tuesday, with brief sprinkles and patchy fog possible through the morning hours—especially in low-lying areas and near rivers and creeks. Little to no accumulation is expected, but reduced visibility could impact early travel.

March 26, 2026

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Near Record Heat Friday Across Northwest Georgia Before Sharp Weekend Cooldown

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are preparing for a surge of unseasonably hot weather Friday, with temperatures expected to climb near record highs before a cool-down this weekend.

March 25, 2026

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Warm Then Cooler: Dry Stretch Raises Fire Weather Concerns in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a week of temperature swings, with conditions bouncing from near-normal to well above normal before cooling off again this weekend.

March 24, 2026

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Elevated Fire Danger, Pleasant Conditions Expected Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect mild and dry conditions through midweek, but officials are warning of an increased fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening.

A weak wedge of cooler air is settling into the region, bringing partly cloudy skies, gusty northeast winds, and seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Behind a recent cold front, much drier air has moved in, dropping humidity levels into the 20–30% range.

Forecasters say areas north of I-20, including Northwest Georgia, could see relative humidity fall below 25% for several hours Tuesday. Combined with dry vegetation and breezy conditions, this has prompted a high fire danger alert for the region.

Conditions remain calm and dry into Wednesday, with little to no chance of rain. However, a warming trend begins later in the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s by Thursday.

A weak cold front could bring a slight chance of scattered showers to far north Georgia by Friday, but overall, quiet and seasonable weather is expected heading into the weekend.

Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning during peak fire danger periods and to use caution with anything that could spark a fire.

Today

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

March 22, 2026

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Warm Sunday Gives Way to Cooler Week and Storm Chances in Northwest Georgia

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect one more day of unusually warm weather today before a cold front pushes temperatures back down early this week.

March 21, 2026

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Unseasonable Heat and Storm Chances move into Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are heading into a stretch of unseasonably warm weather this weekend, with temperatures expected to run 15 to 20 degrees above normal through Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid 80s across the region, creating a much more summer-like pattern than what is typical for late March.

February 15, 2026

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Rainy Sunday Into Monday for Chattooga County, Then Springlike Warm-Up Across Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are seeing a shift toward unsettled weather as a strong storm system moves through the Southeast, bringing widespread rainfall and the chance for isolated thunderstorms from Sunday through early Monday morning.