Atlanta weather: Temperatures to drop below freezing; warming centers open

How cold will it go in Atlanta this week?

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a cold snap this week. Here's the latest on the timing and how low it will drop overnight.

ATLANTA - Temperatures across metro Atlanta and north Georgia will be dropping near freezing overnight into Tuesday morning. Many areas will be opening warming centers in response.

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How cold will it get in Atlanta this week?

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This cold spell will continue through midweek with temperatures dipping to near 26 degrees from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. It could feel like the 20s.

From Wednesday into Thursday morning, temperatures are expected to be at freezing.

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The highs will be in the mid-50s to low 60s through Thursday.

Compounding the cold air are wind gusts of up to 25 mph, making it feel much colder.

Patchy frost is possible on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday.

The good news is the rain is expected to stay away until Thursday at the earliest.

Where and when are the warming centers open in metro Atlanta?

Atlanta

Central Park Recreation Center, located at 400 Merritts Ave. NE, Atlanta 30308, will be open for the next couple of nights.

November 27 – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.November 28 – 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

DeKalb County

Three warming centers will be open overnights each night starting at 8 p.m. from Monday to Wednesday at the following locations:

Fire Station 3, 100 N. Clarendon Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Fire Station 4, 4540 Flakes Mill Road, Ellenwood, GA 30294
Fire Station 6, 2342 Flat Shoals Road, Atlanta, GA 30316

In addition, a warming center will be open at:

Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta 30316.

Gilmer County

The Gilmer Warming Center will be open overnight from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday for all who need shelter and a hot meal. It is located at 1561 South Main St. Enter by the side entrance across from the pickleball courts. Pets are welcome. A hot meal and a warm place are provided.

Gwinnett County

Shelters in Gwinnett County will be open from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily when temperatures drop to 35 degrees or below. Residents who visit the sites will be able to warm up, eat a meal, and get some rest.

Buford
Buford Senior Center
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Bus route 101 I-985, stop 19

Duluth
Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
2750 Pleasant Hill Road
Bus route 10B, stop 542 and 108

Norcross
Best Friend Park Gym
6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard
Bus route 35, stop 407 and 906