Wind Advisory In Effect For Metro Atlanta While Storms Possible

ATLANTA, GA — A wind advisory is in effect for metro Atlanta counties until 11 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service's Peachtree City office.

The advisory affects Bartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Paulding, Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, Douglas, DeKalb and several other counties.

South winds are predicted to travel at 15-25 mph while wind gusts of up to 45 mph are expected for the area.

Weather officials said gusty winds could potentially blow around unsecured objects while tree limbs could be blown down. The winds could also cause power outages.

A hazardous weather outlook shows northwest Georgia is at an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms Friday while the remainder of north and central Georgia are at a slight risk.

A high wind warning was issued for counties in the far northwest and far north central Georgia regions. According to the weather service, wind gusts in these areas could climb up to 50 mph.

Meredith Wyatt, a meteorologist with the weather service, told Patch Wednesday the rainy weather Friday is due to a cold front moving in from the northwest. She said all hazards are possible for metro Atlanta.

Temperatures are expected to rise to the upper 70s Friday and drop to highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 4os Saturday and Sunday.

Weather officials urged people to use additional caution when driving and to secure outdoor items.