Cobb wind chill advisory extended into Christmas afternoon

While temperatures could get above freezing on Christmas Day, continuing wind gusts will make it feel much colder.

The National Weather Service has extended a wind chill advisory for much of north Georgia, including Cobb County, until 1 p.m. Sunday.

A wind chill warning issued Thursday expired Saturday afternoon, after two days of sub-zero wind chill temperatures, including -12 at Dobbins Air Reserve.

Lows reached into the single digits in the Atlanta for the first time in several years.

By mid-afternoon Saturday, temperatures reached the mid-20s, with winds around 15 mph, and the wind chill making it feel like 10 above zero.

Highs for Christmas Day are forecast to be in the low- to mid-30s, with winds ranging between 10-20 mph.

The deep freeze will gradually give way to warmer temperatures by New Year’s.

Monday’s high is expected to be near 40, with lows in the mid-20s.

By Tuesday, highs will reach the high 40s, followed by the low 50s on Wednesday.

Rain enters the metro Atlanta area by Friday, with highs through New Year’s Day reaching into the low- and mid-60s.

Related:

• East Cobb weather updates: Fallen trees, icy patches as freeze continues
• Cobb Water System issues alert to prevent pipe-freezing
• Cobb included in wind chill warning through Christmas Eve

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