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Freeze Warning for Atlanta as temperatures dive Monday night into Tuesday

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  March 18, 2024 5:53pm EDT
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Freeze Warning for last full night of winter

A Freeze Warning is in effect for most of Georgia through Tuesday morning. However, spring is on the way and so are the warmer temperatures. Here's the lastest.

Metro Atlanta and North Georgia will get one last freeze before the official end to winter. Monday marks the last full day of winter with spring starting Tuesday evening.

A Freeze Warning in effect for the following counties until Tuesday at 10 a.m. as sub-freezing temperatures blanket north Georgia: Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Dawson, Stephens, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Banks, Jackson, Franklin, Madison, Hart, Elbert, Polk, Paulding, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Haralson, Carroll, Douglas, South Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Morgan, Greene, Heard, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, Spalding, Henry, Butts, Jasper, Putnam, Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Upson, and Lamar.

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Temperatures could drop to the low 30s to mid-20s in some spots by daybreak on Tuesday. It will be another clear day with temperatures reaching into the 40s.

The first "day" of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, will be at 11:06 p.m.

We'll get a taste of spring-like weather on Wednesday and Thursday when the temperatures rise back to the 70s. Overnight lows will be in the mid-40s to low 50s.

But don't pack away your umbrellas just yet. There’s a low chance for rain from Friday into Saturday.

Metro Atlanta warming centers open March 18

If you're looking for shelter this week, the following warming centers will be open in DeKalb County starting at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18:

  • Fire Station 3; 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates
  • Fire Station 4; 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood
  • Fire Station 6; 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta
  • North DeKalb Senior Center; 3393 Malone Drive, Chamblee
  • Frontline Response International;  2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta

Please note that anyone staying in these warming centers must follow the county’s COVID-19 protocols that include wearing a mask, social distancing and undergoing a temperature check.

If you're experiencing homelessness and looking for housing services, please contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry at 404-687-3500.

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