Dry weather is expected to continue across northwest Georgia through Friday as high pressure remains in control of the region.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a dry, breezy day today as post-frontal air settles into the region. Forecasters say clear skies will allow for plenty of daytime mixing, which will help produce gusty northwest winds through the afternoon.
Northwest Georgia is heading into a long stretch of dry and comfortable weather, with little to no significant rainfall expected through the upcoming weekend.
Residents in Chattooga and Floyd counties could see patchy fog this morning, with some areas experiencing dense fog through around 10 AM.
Allergy sufferers across Northwest Georgia are dealing with very high grass pollen levels today, creating a significant allergy risk throughout the area. Forecasters say the elevated pollen counts are expected to remain high through Friday.
Tree pollen levels are currently listed as moderate, but the high concentration of grass pollen is likely to trigger symptoms for many residents, including sneezing, itchy eyes, congestion, and headaches.
Recent warm temperatures combined with spring growth have helped fuel the increase in pollen across the region. Dry conditions and breezy weather can also allow pollen to spread more easily through the air.
Health experts recommend limiting outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, keeping windows closed, showering after spending time outside, and taking allergy medications as directed.
Conditions could begin to improve later this weekend as increased rain chances move back into Northwest Georgia.
After a quiet start to the week, weather conditions are beginning to change across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia.
A cool and damp start to May is underway across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with showers expected through the day as a weather system moves across the state.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a return to wet weather as multiple rounds of showers move through the area today and into Saturday.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to rounds of showers and a few embedded thunderstorms early Thursday, but conditions are expected to steadily improve as the day goes on.











