Fred Campagna
Meteorologist
Atlanta News First
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Fred joined the Atlanta News First First Alert Weather team in 2019 after spending the first part of his career in New England. Fred has more than 20 years experience as an on-air meteorologist in the Boston (WFXT), Harford-New Haven (WTNH), and Providence-New Bedford (WLNE) markets.
Fred is a member of the American Meteorological Society and has earned the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and Television Seals of Approval.
In his career on television, Fred has covered major hurricanes, blizzards, historic flooding, and tornadoes. He loves the challenge of predicting the weather nuances of the Atlanta metropolitan area and North Georgia. He is a proud contributor to Atlanta's Most Accurate Weather Forecast at Atlanta News First.
Fred graduated Cum Laude from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and a minor in mathematics. He also holds an Economics with Business Emphasis Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado.
Fred and his wife, Diane, have three children. Fred is an avid runner and you may see him on the streets or trails around Atlanta. Please, honk or say hi! Fred also enjoys reading, live music, and following all college and pro sports.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Fred Campagna
The high temperature gets back to 80 degrees in the midweek, and it will get even warmer later this week.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The best chance of rain this weekend is in far east Georgia. Atlanta Metro will likely stay dry, but cool.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
It'll be mainly dry and slightly cool through the Memorial Day weekend. Monday looks like the warmest day.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:57 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Dry for now, but a chance of rain returns this holiday weekend.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Nice weather returns through the end of the workweek. It's a close call with some rain over Memorial Day weekend.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Showers continue through Tuesday with temperatures stuck in the 60s most of the time.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The chance of rain and thunder peaks in the afternoon and early evening.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The best chance for sunshine on Friday is late in the afternoon as temperatures climb into the mid 70s. We're tracking rain for part of the weekend.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The temperature will struggle to get out of the 60s on Thursday, and scattered showers/storms are likely.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:06 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Another round of scattered storms is in the forecast for Wednesday. It turns cooler with more showers possible on Thursday.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
It will be very warm and humid before scattered storms develop in the afternoon and evening on Tuesday.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Scattered storms are likely on Friday - especially in the afternoon and early-evening. It may get to 90° this weekend.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Thursday looks mainly dry and seasonably warm. There's a better chance of pop-up storms on Friday.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The temperature rises into the 80s again on Wednesday, but it does it with lower humidity.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:37 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The temperature will reach the mid 80s Tuesday afternoon with pop-up showers/storms possible. It turns less humid in the midweek.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:01 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Expect more clouds and a few showers on Friday. It's not a washout, and the weekend looks mainly dry.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Cool nights and mild, breezy afternoons continue through the midweek. Shower chances increase late in the week.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The wind kicks up again on Tuesday and will likely gust over 30 mph in the afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
There is a First Alert for rain moving through north Georgia Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Sunshine finally returns on Friday, but a few pop-up showers/storms are possible. It will be warmer as we head into the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
A few storms could be strong to severe late in the day on Thursday. More rain is likely for part of the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
A couple of showery days are ahead. It will also be noticeably cooler on Wednesday.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 11:07 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Enjoy Tuesday's dry weather because there are several chances of rain during the workweek and into the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 5:10 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Showers and thunderstorms are possible early Saturday morning before dry and cooler weather arrives for the rest of the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 10:44 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The best chance of rain this weekend is early Saturday morning. It will turn cooler with highs close to 70 Saturday and Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Highs in the 80s continue on Thursday. It will turn a bit cooler this weekend with a First Alert for rain early Saturday.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 10:00 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Highs will be in the 80s on Wednesday and Thursday. The weekend starts with some showers on Saturday and ends with a colder Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
We'll see abundant sunshine and a warming trend in the midweek. There's a First Alert for rain/storms during part of the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna and Patrick Pete
There will be a few showers this evening, but the threat of heavy rain is diminishing. Saturday is the pick of the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Scattered showers on Friday, but it's not a washout. Saturday is the pick of the weekend.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:13 PM EDT
|By Patrick Pete and Fred Campagna
A few storms could be strong to severe on Thursday, mainly south of Atlanta
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
We get one more really nice day before showers return on Thursday.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
It will start in the 30s/40s Tuesday morning, but it gets much milder in the afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Warm weather sticks around on Thursday before rain chances increase heading into the Easter weekend.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 11:14 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The warm-up continues Wednesday as the temperature jumps into the mid 80s in Atlanta during the afternoon. It will stay very warm on Thursday before much cooler and rainy weather arrives late in the week.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:51 PM EDT
|By Patrick Pete and Fred Campagna
Lower rain chances the next couple of days, but a wet weekend lies ahead.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 10:49 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday morning. A few storms could be strong to severe with gusty winds and even an isolated tornado.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 9:57 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Friday looks mainly dry and mild before a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through north Georgia Saturday morning.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:00 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Thursday looks sensational and Friday should be mainly dry. The weekend starts with a First Alert for rain/storms Saturday morning.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Grab the jacket before heading out on Wednesday and Thursday morning. There's also a First Alert for rain at the start of the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:02 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
A much-needed mainly dry stretch of weather lasts through the end of the workweek.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
The best chance of rain this weekend is early Saturday morning as storms pass through.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:09 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Fog may develop late tonight, but it will lift Friday morning and another warm day is ahead.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
It will be near 80 on Thursday and Friday before showers threaten for part of the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
A few showers are possible in the mountains on Wednesday, but it will likely stay dry in Atlanta. Highs will be in the 60s to low 70s, and it gets even warmer on Thursday.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
A third straight Freeze Warning is in effect for Tuesday morning. Thankfully, it will feel more likely early-May by the end of the workweek.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 11:06 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Freeze Warning for part of north Georgia early Saturday, and a Freeze Watch for early Sunday.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
It will be near freezing Thursday morning before a nice warm-up in the afternoon. The temperature will reach the mid to upper 60s. Rain returns on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:04 PM EDT
|By Fred Campagna
Rain will return on St. Patrick's Day after a couple of milder afternoons Wednesday and Thurdsay.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
|By Patrick Pete and Fred Campagna
It'll be a nice, but chilly, Friday night. The first half of the weekend looks fine, but the second half will be soggy and potentially stormy.
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