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Friday, January 25, 2013

Freezing Rain in Paulding Still Possible Today

The National Weather Service warns that this morning’s weather conditions could cause slippery roads and travel difficulties.

Paulding County drivers should be cautious when hitting the roads this morning as freezing rain is possible. The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Paulding and other Georgia counties that will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Though rain is expected, low temperatures could turn it into freezing rain. A freezing rain advisory means that periods of freezing rain or freezing drizzle could lead to travel difficulties and that drivers should be prepared for slippery roads. Officials say motorists should slow down and use caution while driving in these conditions. Today’s forecast calls for a 60-percent chance of precipitation, with rain or freezing rain possible this morning—with new ice accumulation of less …

Monday, January 14, 2013

Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Morning

Meteorologists say the rain might not leave Paulding until Thursday night.

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 …

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