Thursday, January 17, 2013
(Updated 5:15 p.m.) The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for north Georgia, which warns of light snow and black ice from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning.
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Thursday, January 17
The National Weather Service forecast as of 5 p.m. called for rain and snow in the late afternoon, coupled with winds of 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. Should any daytime snow fall, accumulation of less than half an inch is expected. Tonight will see more rain and snow before 9 p.m., then a chance of snow until 10 p.m., but again, snow accumulation of less than half an inch is anticipated. The winds will diminish slightly to 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. The mercury will drop tonight to about 27 degrees before warming up on Friday to nearly 50 thanks to sunny skies. Snow is expected across north Georgia this afternoon and tonight, according to the National Weather Service's winter weather advisory, which goes into effect …
Officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation say their workers in northwest Georgia are gearing up for the potential impact of snow and ice on the roads.
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Thursday, January 17
The first batch of the 2013 winter weather is expected to hit northwest Georgia late this afternoon and evening with the mountains getting some snow accumulation. For crews with the Georgia Department of Transportation, that means the potential for long days and even longer nights keeping the roads clear and safe for the traveling public. Georgia DOT workers in northwest Georgia are busy this afternoon gearing up for this potential winter weather event. They are getting their trucks mounted and ready to respond if and when the time comes for clearing the roads from snow and/or ice. “Our road clearing crews always hope for the best, but train and prepare for the worst,” said Ken Howard, maintenance engineer at the DOT office in Cartersville…
Winter weather is approaching. If you have to go out on the roads, follow these tips to stay safe.
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Thursday, January 17
Amid today’s forecasts calling for possible snow and ice, officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation say they are monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions and will respond accordingly and specifically target areas vulnerable to freezing, like hills, ramps, bridges and interchanges. GDOT officials on Thursday released several tips for drivers who have to hit the roads amid tonight’s wintry conditions. Drivers who have to navigate the roads amid the winter weather are urged to: Drivers can call 511 or visit www.georgia-navigator.com to get current information on road conditions. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
A winter storm could switch widespread rain to snowflakes on Thursday, but little to no accumulations are expected in Paulding County, according the National Weather Service.
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Wednesday, January 16
Winter storms are possible in Dallas, Hiram and across north Georgia on Thursday and into Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a winter storm watch for the area. Meteorologists say occasional rain should switch over to the white stuff sometime Thursday afternoon or evening, but the heaviest snowfall would be in the north Georgia mountains. The winter storm watch—in effect for Paulding and other counties from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning—means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Locations north of a line from Carrollton to Atlanta to Jefferson could see an inch or less of snow, while accumulations in the northeast and northwest Georgia …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Meteorologists say the rain might not leave Paulding until Thursday night.
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Monday, January 14
Paulding County could continue to see rain through most of Thursday, but today’s showers and the short-term forecast have led weather experts to issue a flood watch for north Georgia through the first part of Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect until Wednesday morning. Meteorologists say the widespread showers with periods of heavy rain are expected to occur during the watch. Rains have already made the area’s soil wet, which will help in producing runoff as the wet weather continues. The weather service says minor flooding in smaller creeks, streams and low-lying flood-prone areas are possible. Officials say a flood watch means there is the potential for flood based on the current …
Despite Sunday's shorts-worthy temperatures, Paulding County is set for a wet week of cooler temperatures as a cold front moves into Georgia.
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Monday, January 14
Following a warm weekend in the 70s, Paulding County is set for rain, cooler temps and maybe even a blast of cold air from the north. A rainy Monday and Tuesday will accompany cooler weather, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters give Paulding a 90-percent chance of rain on Monday, when the high is expected to reach 57 or so, and a 70-percent chance on Tuesday with a high near 52, according to the National Weather Service. A chance for showers will remain Wednesday and Thursday, as low temperatures dip to the mid and low 30s, respectively. Highs are forecast to remain in the 50s. Current above-average temperatures give way to possible additional waves of arctic air that could reach into Georgia later this month or next, as…
Monday, December 24, 2012
The possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms is in the forecast for late Tuesday, and heavy rain will continue through Wednesday.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Monday's rainy weather will continue on Christmas Day, and some stormy conditions are a possibility for late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert Monday indicating that a large band of severe thunderstorms will be making its way through north and central Georgia, most likely from late Christmas evening into the overnight and early morning hours on Wednesday. The NWS alert indicated that the main concern is the possibility of isolated tornadoes and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph. The metro Atlanta forecast calls for 100 percent rain on Tuesday and around 70 percent Wednesdsay. Highs are expected to reach the mid 50s on Tuesday and the low 50s on Wednesday.
The National Weather Service predicts the heavy, dense fog will limit visibility to one-quarter mile or less.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday, with widespread visibilities of one-quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. The low visibilities will make driving hazardous. If driving, slow down and use low-beam headlights. Leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
The National Weather Service says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible tonight.
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Residents of Dallas and Hiram may want to brace for severe weather. The National Weather Service this morning issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia, including Paulding County. The outlook says a frontal boundary stretching from Virginia to Texas will move east today into the state, with showers and thunderstorms expected to come with it. Officials say primary hazards from the weather pattern could range from damaging winds to occasional cloud-to-ground lightning. An isolated tornado is also possible. The forecast specific to Dallas and Hiram says showers and thunderstorms are likely late this afternoon, with a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Today’s high is expected to peak at 76 degrees under mostly cloudy …
