The Brief
- Saturday will stay mostly clear with highs around 72 in Atlanta.
- Rain moves in late Sunday through Monday.
- Cooler temperatures bring fall to North Georgia beginning Monday.
ATLANTA – A major pattern shift is on the way for North Georgia this weekend, bringing widespread rain, gusty winds, and a noticeable drop in temperatures to start the new week.
Clear Saturday across metro Atlanta
What they’re saying:
Saturday will stay relatively pleasant, with a mix of sun and clouds and highs near 72 in Atlanta — right around average for mid-October, according to FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes. Then, a large storm system currently producing severe weather across Texas and Louisiana is moving east and will reach Georgia late Sunday.
“That same system is going to move up toward north and central Georgia by late tomorrow,” Forbes explained. “We’re not really looking at strong thunderstorms, but we are expecting widespread rain and cool conditions.”
Rain returns to North Georgia on Sunday
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