Georgia Weather Forecast: A Freeze Warning This Weekend

ATLANTA, GA — We all knew those spring-like temperatures couldn't last forever. This weekend, winter will briefly roar back — at least by Georgia standards.

But don't pack your short sleeves away just yet. The chill isn't expected to last for long.

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for much of north Georgia for late Friday night and early Saturday morning. In effect from midnight to 9 a.m., the warning says that temperatures in some areas could dip into the upper 20s.

The warm-up will begin almost immediately, though, according to the NWS. Saturday's high temperature is forecast to be 59 degrees and, by Sunday, we should be seeing a high around 66.

Dry conditions and heavy winds could also lead to a fire hazard in north and central Georgia, the weather service warned.

Here's a look at your Atlanta area weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 m.p.h., with gusts as high as 20 m.p.h.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Clear, with a low around 37 on Saturday night.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 m.p.h. Mostly cloudy on Sunday night, with a low around 48.

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