Wind Advisory Issued, Cold Front Coming Wednesday Night

GEORGIA — A strong cold front is expected across the state Wednesday night, bringing windy and colder conditions, particularly in northeast Georgia, according to the National Weather Service.

A wind advisory was issued by the NWS for north and central Georgia Wednesday, and will expire at 10 p.m. Wednesday night. Wind gusts are expected from 15-25 miles per hour.

Due to the windy conditions, dry fuels and low relative humidity values behind the cold front, a fire weather watch has been issued for north and central Georgia as well through Wednesday evening. Fires could spread rapidly in these conditions, according to the NWS.

Temperatures will drop as low as 28 degrees in parts of northeast Georgia by Thursday morning, so a freeze watch has been issued for Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Hiawassee and nearby areas. A freeze warning is in effect from 2-9 a.m. Thursday morning for far northeastern and north-central Georgia.

A storm system will bring the threat of heavy rain and strong to severe thunderstorms across the state Saturday.

Upcoming forecast

Wednesday night

Low temperatures are in the upper 20s to mid 30s for north Georgia, with lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s for central and south Georgia, according to the NWS. Wind advisory is in effect until 10 p.m.

Thursday

High temperatures of 62 to 72 are expected across the state with generally sunny weather.

Friday

Partly cloudy with lows in the 40s, and highs from 67 to 80 degrees.

Saturday

Rain showers and a chance of thunderstorms are expected. Lows from 50-62 degrees and highs from 66 to 84 degrees.

Sunday

Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the 50s and highs in the 70s.