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Thanksgiving forecast: Minimal rain keeps Atlanta dinner plans on the table

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  November 27, 2024 9:10pm EST
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Thanksgiving forecast

FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey breaks down the current weather projections for Thanksgiving across the metro Atlanta area.

FOX 5 Storm Team Thanksgiving forecast

ATLANTA - We sure hope you like rain, because there will be plenty of Thanksgiving morning.

The FOX 5 Storm Team is expecting a stormy start to the holiday across metro Atlanta this year. If you're able to sleep through it, the FOX 5 Storm Team believes you'll wake up to the sun shining by around 9 a.m.

The chance of rain lingering through the afternoon is slim, but any scattered showers could affect any outdoor cooking plans. This might not be the year for your deep-fried turkey or grilled steaks.

Before you fall asleep on a full belly, you may want to wrap yourself up in a blanket or two. A cold front is set to bring frigid weather starting Thursday evening, continuing through Black Friday and the weekend.

Our meteorologists are looking at lows dipping into the 20s in many areas.

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Record-breaking Thanksgiving traffic projections

If you're trying to avoid traffic getting to dinner, you're in luck. Despite over 2.1 million Georgians being expected to hit the roads, AAA projects minimal disruptions on Thursday.

Yes, you can bring your Thanksgiving leftovers to the airport

Did you know whole turkeys are allowed at the TSA checkpoint? Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, TSA representatives are sharing which foods you can and cannot bring through airport security.

For those flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, anticipate potential delays or cancellations, especially after the holiday.

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You should plan to verify your flight status with your airline before heading to the airport.

Avoid a DUI, call a ride

If you're driving, you just might see increased patrols in some areas. Their job is to keep the roadway safe and free of drivers who may have had a little too much "fun" during their festivities.

Newnan received a nearly $44,000 grant for High Visibility Enforcement to prevent DUI incidents over the holidays.

RELATED: Call a ride, don't get a DUI, Newnan police say

Sgt. Justin Thompson of the Newnan Police Department encourages using ride-share services or planning ahead for a sober ride home.

The Source: This article is based on projections from the FOX 5 Storm Team and the National Weather Service.