Georgiajust broke October heat records, and if you've been wondering when fall is finallygoing to arrive, you'll have to wait just a little longer.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, brought another round of unusually warm weather across the state, with both Atlanta and Macon tying their daily record highs, according to theNational Weather Service.
Atlanta reached 87 degrees, tying the record set in 1940. Macon got even warmer, reaching 90 degrees and tying its daily record from 1970.
The NWS Atlanta office highlighted the records Wednesday, writing that both cities had tied their daily October 14 records.
Georgia's October heat isn't over yet
Unfortunately for anyone ready to pull out the sweaters, the heat isn't finished just yet.
The NWS says temperatures will remain well above normal through Friday,
with highs reaching the upper 80s across much of North and Central Georgia.
Atlanta's normal high for Oct. 15 is just 75 degrees, making the recent temperatures more than 10 degrees above the typical October afternoon.
The NWS forecast calls for temperatures climbing into the upper 80s Thursday, with another similarly warm day expected Friday before the weather pattern finally changes.
Here's high's to expect around Georgia Thursday and Friday:
- Athens: 90, 86
- Augusta: 90, 88
- Blue Ridge: 86; 80
- Savannah: 86, 96
- Macon: 91, 88
So when does fall finally arrive?
There is good news for Georgians who are tired of summer-like temperatures.
A strong cold front is expected to move through Friday night, bringing a noticeably cooler air mass into Georgia for the weekend.
The NWS says the front will bring cooler conditions and gusty winds, with temperatures dropping significantly behind it.
Highs across the state will fall into the 60s Saturday and Sunday, with overnight temperatures dropping into the 30s, 40s, and low 50s.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Georgia just broke heat records, what happened to fall?
