Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 12:22AM EDT until March 16 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
TORNADO WATCH 49 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA CHEROKEE CLAYTON COBB DAWSON DEKALB DOUGLAS FAYETTE FORSYTH FULTON GWINNETT HALL HENRY ROCKDALE IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA BARTOW CARROLL FLOYD HARALSON PAULDING POLK IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA CHATTAHOOCHEE COWETA HARRIS HEARD LAMAR MARION MERIWETHER MUSCOGEE PIKE SPALDING STEWART TALBOT TROUP UPSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BARNESVILLE, BREMEN, BUENA VISTA, CARROLLTON, CARTERSVILLE, CEDARTOWN, COLUMBUS, CONYERS, CUMMING, DALLAS, DAWSONVILLE, DECATUR, DOUGLASVILLE, FORT BENNING, FRANKLIN, GAINESVILLE, GRIFFIN, LAWRENCEVILLE, MANCHESTER, MARIETTA, NEWNAN, PEACHTREE CITY, PINE MOUNTAIN
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 3:29AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph expected. Locally higher gusts possible at elevations above 2000 feet. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Flood Watch issued March 15 at 3:26AM EDT until March 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia, including the following counties, in north central Georgia, Fannin and Gilmer. In northwest Georgia, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Murray, Walker and Whitfield. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several waves of precipitation are expected over north and northwest Georgia today and Sunday. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected through Sunday morning. Locally higher rainfall
Special Weather Statement issued March 12 at 3:44AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be southwest at 6 to 12 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 3:28AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be west to northwest at 5 to 10 MPH. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Frost Advisory issued March 6 at 1:37PM EST until March 7 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Freeze Warning issued March 6 at 1:37PM EST until March 7 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 9:13PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Snow showers are currently ongoing over portions of north Georgia and are expected to continue through the early morning hours. Temperatures will drop quickly, turning wet, untreated pavement to dangerous, slick ice for the morning commute in the higher elevations. HAZARD...Black ice and Snow Showers SOURCE...NWS Meteorologists ACCUMULATION...Accumulations of up to an inch of snow are expected at elevations above 2500 feet. Dusting of snow possible in lower elevations with minimal impact. TEMPERATURES...Temperatures are expected to fall. IMPACT...Roads will become ice covered in the higher elevations. Expect travel to become more difficult. Locations impacted include... Rome, Gainesville, Dalton, Canton, Cartersville
Freeze Warning issued March 6 at 12:07AM EST until March 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Wind Advisory issued March 6 at 12:07AM EST until March 6 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Pickens, Union, Towns, and White Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.