Storms Roll Into Atlanta, North Georgia Wednesday

A cold front brings showers and thunderstorms to metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Forecasts

Wet pine and hardwood ridgelines under a dark, low cloud bank, with a rain-slicked empty road curving through the foreground. — Showers and thunderstorms roll across metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Wednesday, November 4, as a cold front moves east, with a Level 1 severe risk in place. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Showers began moving into western North Georgia early Wednesday and spread across metro Atlanta through the afternoon and evening. North Georgia is under a Level 1 out of 5 severe weather risk, the lowest category on the severe weather scale.

Why it matters

Warm temperatures are providing the atmospheric energy needed for stronger thunderstorms to develop as the front moves through. Storms are scattered, so some communities may get heavy downpours and strong winds while nearby areas stay relatively dry.

The severe weather risk for North Georgia is Level 1 out of 5, the lowest category on the scale, with Wednesday highs in the 70s. Exact rainfall totals and which communities will see the strongest storms have not been specified.

The players

FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team

The FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team is the local television weather team that is monitoring the storms for damaging winds, localized flooding, and brief tornadoes across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

The details

The system is moving eastward, pushing rain into northwest Georgia early Wednesday before spreading across the rest of the region. Storms may produce heavy downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds, and the FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team is monitoring damaging winds, localized flooding, and brief tornadoes.

Early Wednesday, Nov. 4: showers begin moving into western North Georgia.
Wednesday afternoon and evening: storms spread across the region.
Wednesday night: scattered showers and thunderstorms continue.
Thursday, Nov. 5: lingering showers early, then gradual improvement.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8: a drier cold front brings sunshine and cooler temperatures.

Seasonal Patterns

Placed on the Storm Prediction Center's five-level scale, this Level 1 of 5 risk sits at the lowest tier, indicating a mostly routine November frontal system rather than an elevated severe event. Comparable cold fronts in early November typically bring similar scattered storms before cooler, drier air follows.

Drivers and outdoor planners in metro Atlanta should expect scattered downpours, lightning, and gusty winds through Wednesday evening. Keep an eye on local forecasts for localized flooding and brief tornadoes, especially in North Georgia.

The takeaway

Scattered storms are the main concern this Wednesday, so plan outdoor activities around the heaviest bands. Conditions improve by the weekend as drier, cooler air settles in.

What happens next

Storms are expected to linger into early Thursday, with temperatures climbing higher Thursday and Friday before a drier cold front arrives over the weekend.