Sunshine returns Friday along with plenty of wind
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Sunny skies will return following the passing of a cold front overnight tonight, however there will be plenty of wind to go with it.
This Evening and Tonight
There have been a few showers to this point, however more widespread rain is likely through the evening hours. A rumble of thunder or two cannot be ruled out but it should largely just be light to moderate rainfall. The wind will remain strong overnight with gusts reaching 25 or so mph. The wind will go from the south-southeast this evening to the south-southwest before the cold front arrives (sometime after midnight). Once the front passes the wind will shift to out of the northwest. Overnight lows will largely be in the upper 40s and lower 50s ahead of sunrise Friday.
Tomorrow
Sunshine will return not long after sunrise tomorrow as the cold front from the overnight hours clears to the southeast. Actual high temperatures for Friday will be during the early morning hours in the low to mid 60s, however relative afternoon highs will mainly be in the mid to upper 50s. The wind will be rather noticeable with sustained speeds ranging from 10-17 mph and gusts pushing as high as 30 mph.
Overnight will be clear and cold with temperatures expected to plummet below freezing ahead of sunrise Saturday morning. The wind will remain out of the northwest however it will be much calmer, ranging from 5-10 mph with gusts to around 15.
This Weekend and Beyond
It will be a pleasant weekend around Middle Georgia. Saturday is the final day of autumn and highs will mainly reach the low to mid 60s. Sunday is the first day of winter but will not feel like it as temperatures reach into the upper 60s and possibly lower 70s. It will largely be a warm and sunny pattern leading up to Christmas next week, however Monday should be a little bit cooler.
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