ATLANTA, Ga. – Early fog curls through the Chattahoochee Valley this Wednesday morning, dimming headlights and blurring the skyline before the sun climbs and burns it away. Once the haze lifts, Georgia settles into a stretch of clear skies and dry, mild air — but rising winds this afternoon could raise the fire danger across north and central parts of the state.
According to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, patchy dense fog will linger through 10 a.m. in northwest Georgia, followed by sunshine and gusty northwest winds near 20 mph. The combination of low humidity and dry vegetation will push fire danger conditions toward near-critical levels this afternoon. Residents are urged to delay outdoor burning and stay alert for any signs of smoke or brush fires.
By Thursday, calmer conditions return under brilliant fall sunshine. Highs climb into the low to mid-70s across the Atlanta metro, with light breezes continuing. Friday looks nearly identical — warm, dry, and ideal for outdoor work or travel along I-75, I-20, or I-285.
The weekend stays mild, though long-range models hint at a few isolated showers developing late Sunday as moisture edges back into north Georgia. Still, most areas will remain dry through early next week, with temperatures hovering just below normal for late October.
To be fair, this is the kind of weather stretch Atlanta rarely gets in fall — calm, clear, and made for outdoor festivals, game days, and early Halloween decorating.
Five-Day Forecast for Atlanta, GA:
Wed: 69/45 – Sunny after fog; breezy and dry.
Thu: 75/49 – Sunny; light north breeze.
Fri: 74/48 – Mostly sunny; warm and calm.
Sat: 71/52 – Mostly sunny; pleasant afternoon.
Sun: 67/51 – Partly sunny; slight chance of showers late.
