ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’ll experience windy conditions today before settling into a warmer stretch of dry weather through the weekend and into next week.
Windy afternoon expected today
Today will be breezy, especially during the afternoon hours. Winds out of the northwest will gust up to 20 mph, which could affect outdoor plans and make it feel cooler than the actual temperature.
The combination of gusty winds and low humidity could create critical fire weather conditions in east-central Georgia, so you should exercise caution with any outdoor burning or activities that could spark a fire in that area.
Otherwise, it’s a dry day with clear skies and plenty of sunshine — perfect for getting outside once you account for the wind.
Warming trend arrives for the weekend
The windy conditions will ease tonight, and temperatures will begin their climb. By Friday, expect mostly light winds and highs reaching the low 80s. Saturday will be even warmer, with highs well into the 80s and some areas approaching 90 degrees…