Rodney Harris
Meteorologist/Traffic Anchor
Atlanta News First
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Rodney Harris is a meteorologist and traffic anchor for Atlanta News First.
Rodney joined Atlanta News First in October 2009 as a weather producer.
Like many other weather broadcasters, Rodney's fascination with atmospheric science began at an early age; he has been involved with broadcasting since the 5th grade!
Rodney studied meteorology at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Atlanta News First he was the morning and noon weather anchor for KBTX-TV, the CBS affiliate in Bryan, Texas.
As a native of Waco, Texas, Rodney has covered and provided forecasts for a variety of weather, including severe weather, flooding and hurricanes.
When he's not giving a forecast, Rodney enjoys constantly learning about the ever-changing atmosphere and is an avid sports fan.
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|By Ella Dorsey and Rodney Harris
Expect a mix of sun and clouds today with a cool start, but highs in the 80s this afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:31 AM EDT
|By Ella Dorsey and Rodney Harris
Most of the rain has moved out of metro Atlanta, but it will stay breezy all day.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 6:45 PM EST
|By Rodney Harris and Courteney Jacobazzi
Our cold weather will continue through Sunday morning with rain back in your forecast on Tuesday.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST
|By Courteney Jacobazzi and Rodney Harris
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the north Georgia mountains from 7 AM today through 3 AM Saturday as there is the possibility of upwards of 2 inches of snow in the higher elevations of the mountains.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
|By Ella Dorsey, Courteney Jacobazzi and Rodney Harris
The heaviest rain has moved out of metro Atlanta. Isolated showers will remain possible, but the severe weather threat has ended.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2022 at 8:08 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Ian has officially made landfall in Cuba as a strong Cat 3 hurricane with 125mph winds. Tuesday’s 5 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center has Ian making landfall directly over Tampa Bay as a Cat 3 hurricane on Thursday - which is a worst-case scenario for the city.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:00 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Tropical Storm Fiona is located east of the Caribbean and is expected to impact the north Caribbean over the weekend.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 10:42 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Rodney Harris went to Postino in Buckhead to check out the food and the restaurant’s wall of VHS tapes.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 11:40 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
An above-average hurricane season is still expected in the Atlantic with 14-20 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-5 major hurricanes.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 8:23 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect mostly sunny skies in metro Atlanta with afternoon temperatures in the low 90′s.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 12:30 PM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Tropical development is possible along the Gulf Coast late this week or this weekend.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 12:03 PM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Atlanta set a single-day rain record after 2.4 inches fell on Monday, the first time we’ve broken such a record this year.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 10:25 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect scattered showers and storms in metro Atlanta today with highs in the upper 80′s.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 10:45 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect partly cloudy skies today in metro Atlanta with isolated showers and storms this evening.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 5:55 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect another hot day in metro Atlanta with dangerous heat index temperatures over 100 degrees and pop-up storms possible this evening.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 1:05 PM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect mostly cloudy skies for the rest of the day with an isolated shower or storm possible through sunset.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 1:15 PM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Tropical development is likely in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico by this weekend.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 6:15 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect another hot day in metro Atlanta with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures in the upper 80′s.
Updated: May. 30, 2022 at 11:14 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Expect mostly sunny skies in Atlanta today with an isolated shower or storm possible this evening.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM EDT
|By Ella Dorsey and Rodney Harris
Isolated showers will continue for the rest of the evening, with a chance of rain each day this week through Thursday.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 5:26 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
All lanes on I-285 south at I-20 in DeKalb Co. have been reopened following a deadly crash in the area.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 6:00 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris, Ella Dorsey and Fred Campagna
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day as a line of strong to severe storms threatens north Georgia. The highest chance of storms in Atlanta is around midday, and some storms could contain strong winds, hail, heavy rain, lightning and even isolated tornadoes.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 4:58 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Friday, May 6.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 7:04 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
One person is dead after a vehicle caught fire along the exit ramp of I-285 SB to I-85.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 8:20 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
It will be hot and humid in metro Atlanta this week with an isolated shower or storm each evening. Rain chances will increase Friday morning ahead of a cold front.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 7:51 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
It’ll stay dry in metro Atlanta Friday with a pop-up storm possible Saturday and higher rain chances on Sunday.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 5:50 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Expect a few showers in metro Atlanta late this morning through the early afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 8:26 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Crews are working to clear the scene of an overturned tractor-trailor at Spaghetti Junction.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 7:42 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
Plan on another great day in metro Atlanta with sunny skies and highs in the 80′s.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 5:40 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Friday will be chilly and windy with a few showers possible north of metro Atlanta.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 1:00 PM EDT
|By Rodney Harris, Ella Dorsey and Fred Campagna
Rain will continue in metro Atlanta this afternoon with the risk of severe thunderstorms in central Georgia.
Updated: Apr. 4, 2022 at 5:59 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Storms will move through metro Atlanta on Tuesday with heavy rain and severe weather possible.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 5:40 AM EDT
|By Jennifer Valdez and Rodney Harris
Heavy rain is moving through metro Atlanta and will continue for your morning commute.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 5:58 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Showers and storms will return to metro Atlanta late tonight through Thursday morning.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 11:03 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
The storm system that produced tornadoes in Texas will move into north Georgia overnight.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 8:40 AM EDT
|By Ella Dorsey and Rodney Harris
Strong storms are likely to our west today. It will be a dry and warm day in Georgia.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 1:10 PM EDT
|By Ella Dorsey and Rodney Harris
Heavy rain and Isolated storms move through today.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Plan on a great Thursday in metro Atlanta with partly cloudy skies this afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM EDT
|By Rodney Harris
It’s another cold start to your day in metro Atlanta, but we’ll see warmer temperatures this afternoon with plenty of sunshine.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2022 at 11:15 AM EST
|By Rodney Harris
Dangerous wind gusts of more than 40 mph will remain possible in metro Atlanta through 7 p.m. tonight.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 7:04 AM EST
|By Rodney Harris and Ella Dorsey
Rain will return to metro Atlanta late Monday through Tuesday. Prior to next week, expect plenty of sunshine with near-record temperatures in the 80′s this weekend.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 1:38 PM EST
|By Rodney Harris
Expect a cloudy and misty start to the day with mostly sunny skies later this afternoon in metro Atlanta.
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