Get ready for a cold start to the week.
Temperatures were in the 30s and 40s Monday morning in many metro Atlanta areas.
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking cold temperatures in your area and how long they will last for updates on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.
Mountain flurries this morning, clearing and chilly today. Another cold morning tomorrow in the 30s.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 16, 2018
Then we'll warm up quickly to highs in the 70s most of the week, one day even near 80°!
I'll be tracking the temps and our next rain chance on @wsbtv. pic.twitter.com/buSs4clmCb
Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Karen Minton said during Channel 2 Action News This Morning that even though temperatures were in the 40s in most of metro Atlanta, it didn't feel that way.
"It feels like it's in the lower to mid-30s just about everywhere," Minton said.
That's because of the wind.
A wind advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday.
WIND ADVISORY: Strong winds with gusts to 35 mph possible today. Some gusts to 40 mph possible in the higher elevations in far north Georgia. Use caution driving. Wind could bring down trees and branches. pic.twitter.com/4uorRd3BJ5
— Karen Minton (@KarenMintonWSB) April 16, 2018
There is also a freeze watch for northeast Georgia Monday night, when temperatures will fall to lows between 30 to 32 degrees, Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brad Nitz said.
Freeze Watch for the northeast Georgia tonight where temperatures will fall to lows between 30-32°. A freeze warning has been issued in Rabun County. pic.twitter.com/VTzcsWykTA
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 16, 2018
Tuesday will also start with temperatures in the 30s like Monday.
Then, yet another warmup will arrive.
Warming trend is coming -- we'll be back in the low 80s by Wednesday! Quick shot of cold coming through now @wsbtv
— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB) April 16, 2018
Rain late Saturday night into Sunday morning brought a cold front behind it.
A benefit of the rain was the record-breaking pollen count slicing in half in a few days.
However, it is likely to climb again in the coming days as it warms up.
Heavy rain knocked the pollen count back into the high range.
— Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) April 16, 2018
With dry weather this week I expect we'll see that climb again. pic.twitter.com/cISCxQYEVh
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