Midwest winter storm approaches metro Atlanta

ATLANTA – As a massive winter storm continues to batter the Midwest, metro Atlanta is bracing for its own bout of severe weather.

The storm, which has already brought blizzard conditions to Kansas and northwestern Missouri, is moving eastward.

While the heaviest snowfall is expected to impact areas further north, our entire region is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures and blustery conditions, according to FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Julie Martin.

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings stretching to the East Coast, affecting approximately 63 million Americans. In metro Atlanta, residents are experiencing chilly and wet weather, with winds expected to gust up to 35 mph.

Metro Atlanta temperatures drop

As on Sunday evening, weather models showed that temperatures in Atlanta would start in the 50s on Monday morning, but would plummet as a cold front moves through the area. By the afternoon, temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s, with wind chills making it feel like the 20s in some parts of North Georgia.

Will it snow in Atlanta?

While significant snowfall is not anticipated in metro Atlanta, there is a possibility of light flurries in North Georgia.

The cold weather is expected to persist throughout the week, with lows in the 20s. Looking ahead to next weekend, there is a 40% chance of a wintry mix on Friday into Saturday, depending on the development of a low-pressure system.

Metro Atlanta snow, flurry travel tips

Travelers should be aware of potential disruptions, especially those heading to areas like Washington, D.C., which is under a snow emergency. With former President Carter’s events scheduled in the capital from Tuesday through Thursday, attendees are advised to check travel conditions in advance.

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Frontline Response opens new warming center in Decatur

Frontline Response says a new warming center is now available for women and children. It’s located at Peace Baptist Church at 4000 Covington Highway in Decatur.

Intake begins at 5 p.m. on Monday.

In addition, Frontline Response says their shelter located at 2585 Gresham Road will now serve as a warming center for men beginning at 8 p.m. Monday. Single fathers are also welcome.

Warming centers open around metro Atlanta

DeKalb County will have four 24-hour warming centers open beginning at 8 p.m. on Jan. 6:

• Frontline Response International, 2585 Gresham Road, Atlanta
• Toby Grant, 593 Parkdale Drive, Scottdale
• Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive
• Exchange Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive

An overnight-only experience is open to those seeking warmth and shelter at North DeKalb Senior/Community Center. Special transportation will be provided each morning.

You can find a list of transportation pickups to Frontline on the DeKalb County government’s website.

The following warming centers are open in Gwinnett County from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7:

• Buford Senior Center, 2755 Sawnee Avenue, Buford
• Shorty Howell Park Activity Building, 2750 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth
• Best Friend Park Gym, 6224 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, Norcross
• Centerville Senior Center, Bethany Church Road, Snellville
• Lawrenceville Senior Center, 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville

You can find more details about bus transit here.

Gilmer County is opening its Gilmer County Civic Center on South Main Street in Ellijay as a warming center from Jan. 6 through Jan. 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m. each day and close the next morning at 7 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be offered. Pets are welcome and will be fed and kenneled on arrival.

ATLANTA — The Panthers will be without one of their top offensive linemen, in addition to the players who were already ruled out with injuries.

Right guard Robert Hunt leads the inactive list for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Falcons.

Hunt was listed as questionable on the injury report with a knee issue and didn’t practice on Wednesday or Friday. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Chandler Zavala.

Rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will start for the Atlanta Falcons when the team takes on the Carolina Panthers this Sunday at home. Penix Jr. is making just his third start of the season, taking over for an injured Kirk Cousins, and he’ll be facing a Panthers line-up that’s missing several key starters due to injury, including cornerback Jaycee Horn. While the Panthers are out of playoff contention altogether, if the Falcons win on Sunday – and if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose – they’ll clinch the NFC South title. Here’s all the info you need about today’s Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game; you can also keep an eye on live game-day updates here.

How to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game:

Date: January 5, 2024

Time: 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT

Game: Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons

TV channel: CBS

Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo, DirecTV, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, and more

What channel is the Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game on?

The Panthers vs. Falcons game is this Sunday, Jan. 5 airing live at 1 p.m. ET on CBS.

How to watch the Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons game:

The Panthers vs. Falcons game is also available to stream on Paramount+ through their NFL on CBS channel, which is included in both their Essential plan and their Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. You can also watch CBS on platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV and YouTube TV. Out-of-market viewers will be able to find the game on YouTube TV’s NFL Sunday Ticket and NFL+.

Paramount+ offers subscribers access to NFL games on CBS. Plus, the platform is great for fans of Champions League soccer, Star Trek, Survivor, The Challenge and so much more.

Unlike a lot of other streaming services these days, Paramount+ still offers a one-week free trial — so new subscribers can sign up to watch this weekend and check out the rest of the Paramount+ library totally free for seven days.

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(Fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get unlimited cloud DVR storage. 

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(YouTube)

NFL Sunday Ticket is available exclusively on YouTube TV and offers football fans the chance to watch every major game that’s airing out of their local markets. NFL Sunday ticket is available with a subscription to YouTube TV for $670.96 over four months (that’s $168/mo). You can also purchase a subscription without being a YouTube TV subscriber for $479 for the season.

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2024 NFL season complete Week 18 schedule:

All times Eastern

Saturday, Jan. 4

• Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: 4:30 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)

• Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 8:00 p.m. (ESPN, ABC, ESPN+)

Sunday, Jan. 5

• Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

• Washington Commanders vs. Dallas Cowboys: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

• Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

• Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

• Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts: 1 p.m. ET (FOX)

• Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots: 1 p.m. ET (CBS)

• New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 1 p.m ET (CBS)

• New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 1 p.m. (FOX)

• Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

• Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

• Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

• Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

• San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

• Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions: 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, Universo, Peacock)

How to watch every NFL game this season:

Many NFL games are broadcast on local channels, so if you’re looking to catch an in-market game, it may be as simple as turning on your TV (or setting up a digital TV antenna). A $7/month subscription to NFL+ will get you access to NFL Network which can be great for watching some games, but the downside of NFL+ is that when it comes to the regular season, it’s just local and primetime games (and only on mobile or tablet!). In which case, here’s what we recommend to watch the NFL.

(Fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, NFL Network, Fox, ABC, CBS and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans. But it offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the NFL season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage.

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The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some games risk-free. Right now you can get $20 off any Fubo tier for your first month.

$44.99/month at Fubo

More ways to watch NFL games this season: