North Georgia weather flips from storms to frigid temperatures

The Brief

  • North Georgia is experiencing weather whiplash following a record-breaking 80°F Friday.
  • Severe weather risks are shifting south of metro Atlanta, though heavy rain continues to impact the I-285 corridor and Walton County.
  • Temperatures will plummet overnight, leading to single-digit wind chills and a potential for mountain flurries by Sunday night.

ATLANTA The spring-like warmth that shattered records Friday is coming to an abrupt end as a powerful cold front pushes through the region. FOX 5 meteorologist Alex Forbes is tracking a dramatic temperature divide and a looming blast of arctic air that will make the weekend feel more like the depths of winter.

What they’re saying:

Saturday morning’s severe weather threat is tied directly to a sharp temperature divide. While lightning has been spotted as far north as Henry County, Forbes explained that the “ingredients” for severe weather are not present for metro Atlanta.

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