by The Weather Podcast, Inc.
Good afternoon. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, winter is officially losing its grip. A warm front is lifting north across the state right now, pulling in serious Gulf moisture. That's why you're seeing those clouds break apart. High pressure offshore is pumping in the tropical air, locking this pattern in place. In the next 24 hours. Here's how it plays out for you. Metro Atlanta climbs to 64 degrees this afternoon under those partly cloudy skies. Southeast winds stay light at 5 to 10 miles an hour. Tonight stays unusually mild with a low of 51. Wednesday really turns up the heat. You're looking at 76 degrees and partly sunny. Down along the coast, you're winning the sunshine lottery today. Mostly sunny skies push highs to near 69 degrees. East winds run around 10 miles an hour. Just keep your eyes peeled after 10 P.M. — some sea fog could roll in. Lows drop to 55. Wednesday starts foggy but turns sunny quickly, hitting 75. Over in eastern Georgia, you're sitting at 65 degrees this afternoon with light easterly winds. Watch for patchy fog developing after 3 A.M. As it cools to 50. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and a high jumping to 78. Here's your outlook for the week ahead. Spring arrives two weeks early this year. Thursday through Sunday brings unseasonable warmth, running 50 degrees to 50 degrees above normal. We're talking highs in the lower 80s. Rain chances return Friday with isolated showers. Storm chances tick up over the weekend, but no severe weather is expected. Charge your batteries for the warm week ahead. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you walked outside this morning and thought someone wrapped Georgia in a damp gray blanket. You're not wrong. Fog settled in overnight and it's clinging to everything. In the next 24 hours. So what's going on? A wedge of high pressure is sliding down the eastern seaboard, pushing cool air and low clouds right over us. Think of it like a lid on a pot. That easterly flow is keeping everything socked in and gray. Right now we're sitting at 49 degrees. Not cold. Not warm. Just. Blah. But that lid lifts tomorrow. And what's underneath is going to surprise you. For the rest of today. Metro Atlanta stays mostly cloudy. High near 64 degrees with east winds gusting up to 20 miles an hour. Tonight drops to 52 under partly cloudy skies. Slide southeast toward Savannah and you'll catch more sunshine. Highs near 69 degrees along the coast. Patchy fog creeps back in after 2 A.M. With lows settling around 55. Eastern Georgia splits the difference. Partly sunny, highs near 66. Fog develops late tonight. Quick note if you're near the Ogeechee River around Midville. A Flood Warning stays in effect through Friday morning. Minor flooding is happening now. Now the fun part. That wedge collapses tomorrow. Winds swing south. And temperatures launch. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and upper 70s. Thursday and Friday? Low to mid 80s. That's 52 degrees to 52 degrees above normal for early March. Short sleeve weather in a hurry. Rain chances return this weekend as Gulf moisture pushes north. Scattered showers and storms possible Saturday, with better chances Sunday into Monday. In One more thing. Tonight's full moon rises at 6, 36 P.M. Right at sunset. And we're gaining over two minutes of daylight every day now. Spring is close enough to taste. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks. Georgia woke up wearing a gray hoodie today. Step outside and you'll feel 49 degrees with fog clinging to everything. That's cold air damming at work. High pressure along the eastern seaboard is pushing cool, moist air westward. And it's pinned against the Appalachians like a wet blanket that won't budge. In the next 24 hours. Metro Atlanta stays locked under clouds most of the day. You'll top out around 64 degrees with east winds gusting to 20 miles an hour. Not cold, not warm. Just. Gray. Tonight eases to 52 as the wedge finally loosens its grip. Now slide south toward the coast. Completely different vibe. That backdoor front stalled near the Altamaha River. And everything south of it gets sunshine and 71 degrees. Savannah's winning today. Patchy fog rolls in after 2 A.M. Tonight with lows near 55. Eastern Georgia splits the difference. Partly sunny, 66 degrees. But watch for widespread fog before 9 A.M. Wednesday. That morning commute could get tricky. And speaking of Wednesday. That's the plot twist. The wedge collapses and warmth floods back in. Atlanta jumps to 77. Eastern Georgia hits 79. Even the coast climbs to 75. That's a 52 degrees swing for Atlanta in one day. The rest of the week gets downright wild. Highs push into the low 80s Thursday and Friday. That's 52 degrees to 52 degrees above normal for early March. Your azaleas might get confused. Rain chances creep in Friday and build through the weekend. Quick note if you're near Midville. A Flood Warning is active on the Ogeechee River through Friday morning. Stay clear of low water crossings. Tonight's full moon should peek through if the fog cooperates. And we're gaining two minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. I'll be watching that weekend rain setup closely. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, step outside and you might think winter packed its bags. We're sitting at a comfortable 67 degrees under mainly clear skies right now. but don't be fooled — a classic Georgia power play is unfolding overhead. In the next 24 hours., A cold front slipped through this morning and stalled to our south. Meanwhile, high pressure over New England is funneling cool air down the Appalachian spine. This creates a wedge. Cold air damming against the mountains. It's a battle between retreating cold and advancing warmth. Metro Atlanta climbs to 70 degrees this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. Southeast winds gust to 20 miles an hour. Tonight brings increasing clouds with a low around 50 degrees. Down along the coast, that northeast flow is pulling moisture inland. Patchy fog develops after 3 A.M. and could reduce visibility significantly through early Tuesday morning. A Dense Fog Advisory is already in effect for Camden and Glynn counties until 8 A.M. Tuesday. Coastal areas top out near 70 degrees Tuesday after that morning fog clears. Eastern Georgia sits right in the transition zone. You're seeing mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 52 degrees. Tuesday brings partly sunny skies and a high near 68 degrees. One note for eastern Georgia. The Ogeechee River at Midville is forecast to reach minor flood stage early Tuesday morning. A Flood Warning is in effect through Thursday for Burke. Emanuel. and Jenkins counties. Here's the bigger picture. That wedge erodes by midweek. A strong ridge builds overhead and temperatures take off. Wednesday we jump to the upper 70s. By Thursday and Friday, we're talking low to mid 80s. That's 50 degrees to 50 degrees above normal for early March. Rain chances return Friday and especially this weekend as humidity increases. Enjoy this pleasant Monday and the dramatic warm-up ahead. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Fifty five degrees and clear skies right now. Feels pretty nice, right? Don't get too comfortable. A sneaky cold front is sliding in from the northeast this morning. and it's about to change the game. In the next 24 hours. This is what meteorologists call a wedge pattern. Picture cool air spilling down the eastern seaboard like water pouring over a ledge. It hits the Appalachian Mountains and gets trapped. That wedge of cooler air settles right over Georgia, keeping temperatures in check all day. Metro Atlanta tops out around 64 degrees under partly sunny skies. East winds pick up this afternoon, gusting to 20 miles an hour. Enough to mess with your hair, not enough to ruin your day. Tonight drops to 48 under clouds. Slide east and you'll find 65 degrees with more sunshine. Lows near 51. Now the coast is a different story this morning. Dense fog is hugging the shoreline. Visibility could drop to a quarter mile or less through 9 A.M. Once that burns off, sunshine takes over and you'll hit 68 degrees. Not bad at all. Folks, one important note. Johnson. Wilkinson. and Washington Counties have a flood warning through Tuesday morning. The Oconee River is cresting near 18.7 feet. If you're near that floodplain, stay alert. Now the week ahead gets interesting. Tuesday the wedge loosens its grip. Temperatures nudge up slightly. Then Wednesday. The lid comes off. Southerly flow kicks in and highs surge into the upper 70s. By Friday and Saturday, parts of Georgia could touch the mid 80s. That's 48 degrees to 48 degrees above normal for early March. Rain chances build Thursday into the weekend as Gulf moisture rolls in. I'll be tracking that warmth and those rain chances all week. Charge your phone, check on the garden. and maybe dust off the shorts. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good evening. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you stepped outside today and thought. Spring is here? I don't blame you. Seventy six degrees and sunshine will do that to a person. but Georgia's got a trick up its sleeve tonight. In the next 24 hours., A backdoor cold front is sliding in from the northeast. High pressure over New England is pushing cool air down the Eastern Seaboard, wedging it right against the Appalachians. If you've lived here long enough, you know this move. It's called a CAD wedge. and it's about to knock nearly 49 degrees off your Monday. Right now, metro Atlanta is basking at 76 degrees. Enjoy that warmth on your evening walk, because clouds thicken overnight. Lows drop to 52. Monday? Partly sunny but a completely different feel. Highs only reach 63 degrees with gusty east winds pushing 25 miles an hour. That wind will make it feel even cooler. Over in Augusta, you grabbed the warm crown today at 77 degrees. Tonight settles to 49 under partly cloudy skies. Monday eases back to 62. Down along the coast. Savannah enjoyed 72 degrees of sunshine. Watch for fog rolling in after 9 P.M. Tonight. Lows near 50. Monday brings 65 degrees with those northeast gusts. Quick note on flooding. The Oconee River near Oconee still has a Flood Warning through Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is ongoing in Johnson. Washington. and Wilkinson Counties. Stay clear of those low water crossings. Now the week ahead tells an interesting story. Monday and Tuesday, that cool wedge hangs on. Cloudy, cooler, stubborn. Then Wednesday. The dam breaks. Temperatures surge back into the upper 70s. Thursday through Saturday we're flirting with low 80s, but rain chances climb with them. Showers and thunderstorms become likely by next weekend. One bright spot? We're gaining over two minutes of daylight every single day now. Spring equinox is just 19 days out. Charge your phone, set out a lighter jacket for the morning commute. You'll need it. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good afternoon. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you stepped outside this morning and couldn't see your neighbor's house. You weren't dreaming. Dense fog blanketed central and south Georgia. By 10 A.M. The sun burns it off. and what's waiting behind that fog? One of the prettiest days we've had in weeks. In the next 24 hours. High pressure is parked right on top of us. Think of it as a giant warm blanket draped over the entire state. That's why temperatures are climbing into the mid to upper 70s this afternoon. Metro Atlanta tops out at 76 degrees. Head east toward Augusta and you're touching 78. Down along the coast, a gentle easterly breeze keeps things a touch cooler at 72 degrees. Still gorgeous. Now. Enjoy every minute of this. Because tonight a cold front sneaks through while you're sleeping. Then something interesting happens. High pressure building south from New England creates a wedge pattern. Cool air gets dammed up against the Appalachians like water behind a wall. Monday morning you wake up to a completely different state. Atlanta only reaches 63 degrees. Eastern Georgia matches that. The coast holds at 65 with gusty northeast winds. Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies. Lows settle into the lower 50s statewide. One important note. If you're near the Oconee River in Washington. Johnson, or Wilkinson counties, minor flooding is forecast by early Monday morning. That warning runs through Tuesday evening. Keep an eye on it. Looking ahead. Tuesday and Wednesday bring the warmth roaring back into the 70s. By Thursday and Friday we're flirting with 80 degrees. That's a solid 49 degrees above normal for early March. Late week brings scattered storms back into the picture. Spring equinox is just 19 days out. We're gaining two minutes of daylight every single day now. Today feels like spring sent us a preview. Charge up those phones and get outside while you can. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
Good morning. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you're staring out the window right now thinking your eyes haven't adjusted yet. They have. That's fog. Dense fog has draped itself across central and southern Georgia like a wet blanket. Visibility is a quarter mile or less in spots. A Dense Fog Advisory runs until 10 A.M. so if you're heading to church or brunch, slow down and leave early. In the next 24 hours. Now here's the good news. High pressure is parked right over us. Once that fog burns off by mid morning, we're talking pure sunshine and temperatures that feel like mid April. Metro Atlanta hits 76 degrees this afternoon. That's a full 45 degrees above normal for the first day of March. Head east toward Augusta and you'll touch 78. Down along the coast, the fog hangs on a little longer, but once it clears you're looking at a beautiful 73 degrees. Tonight, clouds creep back in and lows settle into the lower 50s. Enjoy every minute of it. Because tomorrow flips the script. A wedge of high pressure slides south from New England, dragging cooler air behind it. Monday's highs barely crack the lower 60s in Atlanta. Easterly winds gusting to 20 or 25 miles an hour will make it feel even chillier. That's a 45 degrees drop in one day. Quick note for central Georgia. The Oconee River near Oconee is under a Flood Warning through Tuesday evening. Minor flooding, but worth watching. Looking ahead. Tuesday and Wednesday bounce right back into the 70s. Then Thursday and Friday? Low 80s across much of the state. That's borderline summer. Rain chances return late week with a few thunderstorms possible Thursday into Saturday. One more thing worth smiling about. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight each day now. Sunrise at 7:07. Sunset at 6:35. Spring is winning. I'll be tracking that midweek warm up all week long. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good evening. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, if you stepped outside today and thought. This is perfect? You're not wrong. A big high pressure system parked right over the Southeast is giving us textbook late February beauty. Clear skies. Light winds. The kind of evening where you leave the windows cracked. In the next 24 hours. Right now Metro Atlanta is sitting at 69 degrees. Tonight drops to 48 under stars. Gentle stuff. Down in Savannah, you topped out at 65 with barely a breeze. Tonight falls to 47. and fog creeps in after 4 A.M. Keep that in mind if you're an early riser. Over in eastern Georgia, 60 degrees this afternoon. Patchy fog rolls in after midnight. and tonight dips to 45. Sunday looks even better. Atlanta climbs to 75. Savannah matches it once the fog burns off by mid morning. and eastern Georgia? Hits 78 degrees. Warmest spot in the state. Now enjoy that warmth. Because it won't last. Sunday night, a sneaky backdoor cold front slides south and sets up what we call a wedge. Cool air gets trapped east of the Appalachians. Monday morning in north Georgia, you're barely cracking the 50s. Meanwhile south Georgia hangs in the upper 60s. That's a 45 degrees split across one state. The wedge breaks Wednesday. Seventies return. Then things get wild. Thursday through next weekend, deep southwest flow pumps warm humid air northward. We're talking upper 70s to low 80s. Ten degrees above normal for early March. Scattered storms return by Thursday. and rain chances climb to likely by Friday. We gained two minutes and four seconds of daylight today. Sunset at 6:34 P.M. Spring equinox is two weeks out. I'll be tracking that cold front all night. You just enjoy the porch weather while it's here. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.
Good afternoon. Georgia. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, watch that gray blanket lift right before your eyes this afternoon. High pressure is building in from the northwest to sweep away the gloom. We're already sitting at a mild 62 degrees. Metro Atlanta climbs to 69 degrees under sunny skies by late day. Head east toward Augusta and you'll hit 68 degrees. Down on the coast. Savannah reaches 65 degrees with a bit more of a north breeze off the water. In the next 24 hours. Tonight, the pattern holds with mostly clear skies. Lows drop to the mid-40s statewide. but here's the thing. Calm air and lingering moisture mean patchy fog develops before dawn. Eastern Georgia sees it as early as 2 A.M. Coastal areas, watch out after 4 A.M. Sunday is the absolute pick of the weekend. A warm southwest flow pushes highs into the mid-70s. Eastern Georgia could touch 78 degrees. That's about 45 degrees above normal for late February. Enjoy it. Because a backdoor front slides through Sunday night. Monday brings what we call a wedge pattern. Cool air dammed up against the Appalachians spills into Georgia from the northeast. Temperatures drop 45 degrees to 45 degrees from Sunday's highs. Metro Atlanta stays in the low 60s. You'll feel that easterly breeze gusting to 25 miles an hour. Looking ahead. Wednesday warms back into the low 70s. By Thursday and Friday, we're talking upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Rain chances return late week as Gulf moisture flows north. One note for Newton and Rockdale Counties. The Yellow River remains above flood stage but should recede by this evening. Spring equinox is now just three weeks away. We're gaining over two minutes of daylight each day. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.