Powerful Winter Storm from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley

A rapidly-intensifying storm is expected to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and icing from the Upper Midwest through the Great Lakes and Northeast. Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce severe/damaging wind gusts and a couple of tornadoes across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley through the evening. Arctic air will expand across the central and southern U.S.. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 9:34:24 am EST

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Light showers may begin as early as Friday afternoon, but most of the rain will occur Friday overnight through Saturday afternoon. Isolated storms with gusty winds and small hail will be possible across central Georgia on Saturday.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for today.

Here are the forecast low temperatures and precipitation chances for tonight.

Here are the forecast high temperatures and precipitation chances for tomorrow.

Current Weather Observations...

Location	Time (EST)	Weather	Vsby. (SM)	Temp. (ºF)	Dewpt. (ºF)	Hum. (%)	Wind (mph)	Wind Chill / Heat Index (ºF)	Pres. (in)
Albany GA	03:53	Clear	10	38	33	82	CALM	-	30.02
Athens GA	03:51	Clear	10	43	33	67	WSW 3	-	29.91
Atlanta GA	03:52	Overcast	10	48	33	55	SW 7	44 [WC]	29.93
Augusta GA	03:53	Clear	10	35	33	92	CALM	-	29.93
Blairsville GA	04:35	Clear	7	27	26	94	CALM	-	29.91
Cartersville GA	04:35	Clear	10	35	33	93	CALM	-	29.92
Chamblee GA	03:53	Clear	10	46	32	57	SW 3	-	29.92
Columbus GA	03:51	Clear	10	38	33	82	CALM	-	29.97
Dalton GA	04:35	Clear	10	36	36	97	CALM	-	29.92
Ellijay GA	04:35	Clear	10	33	33	100	CALM	-	29.91
Gainesville GA	03:53	Clear	10	56	33	41	WSW 7	-	29.92
Lawrenceville GA	03:56	Clear	10	39	33	79	CALM	-	29.92
Macon GA	03:53	Clear	10	37	34	88	CALM	-	29.97
Newnan GA	04:35	Clear	10	43	32	64	CALM	-	29.94
Peachtree City GA	03:53	Clear	10	37	33	85	CALM	-	29.94
Rome GA	03:53	Clear	10	42	33	70	CALM	-	29.91
West Atlanta GA	03:53	Clear	10	44	33	65	SSW 5	41 [WC]	29.92


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