Category Archives: NWS Notices

***Flash Flood Watch Friday 2pm thru Saturday evening***

…Flash Flood Watch In Effect From 2 Pm Edt This Afternoon Through Saturday Evening…

The National Weather Service In Peachtree City Has Issued A

* Flash Flood Watch For Portions Of North Central Georgia…

* From 2 Pm Edt This Afternoon Through Saturday Evening

* The Remnants Of Tropical Storm Cindy Will Push Eastward Through The Weekend. The Remnants Of The Tropical System Will Interact With A Weak Boundary That Will Move South Across Much Of Georgia Through Saturday. Areas Along And North Of The Interstate 20

Corridor Have Received Heavy Rains Within The Last Week. Any Additional Heavy Rainfall Will Create Run Off, Potentially Leading To Flooding. Widespread One To Two Inches Of Rainfall Are Likely As The System Interacts With The Weak Surface Boundary. However, Locally Higher Amounts Around 3 Inches Are Possible.

* Flooding In Low Lying And Flood Prone Areas Will Still Be Possible, Especially In Urban Areas Along The Interstate 20 Corridor. In Addition, Creeks, Streams And Rivers May Overflow Their Banks.

Wind Advisory

From the NWS

…Wind Advisory In Effect Until 2 Pm Edt This Afternoon…

The National Weather Service In Peachtree City Has Issued A Wind Advisory, Which Is In Effect Until 2 Pm Edt This Afternoon.

* Locations…Elevations Above 2000 Feet Across Far Northeastern Georgia.

* Winds…Northwest Winds 15 Mph To 25 Mph With Frequent Gusts Up To 40 Mph.

* Timing…Through 2 Pm This Afternoon.

* Impacts…Strong Winds Will Bring Down Large Tree Limbs And Some Weaker Trees, Especially With The Saturated Soils.

Unsecured Outdoor Items May Be Blown Around.

Wind Advisory Thursday

From the NWS…

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* Locations...Portions of north Georgia, general along and north
  of a line from Carrollton to Homer.

* Winds...Southeast to south 15 to 25 MPH with gusts of 30 to 40
  MPH.

* Timing...From 8 AM until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* Impacts...Strong winds will bring down large tree limbs and some
  weaker trees, especially with the saturated soils. Unsecured
  outdoor items may be blown around and driving may be difficult,
  especially for high-profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 20 mph or higher
and wind gusts of 35 MPH or greater are expected. Winds this
strong can bring down large limbs and even whole weak or dead
trees as well as make driving difficult, especially for high-
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 11pm

We are now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11pm.  The primary threat will be strong winds and hail.  Timing looks to be after 7pm for our area.

Here are the details from the Storm Prediction Center.

   URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
   Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 76
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   330 PM EDT Tue Mar 21 2017

   The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

   * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of 
     Northern Alabama
     Northern Georgia
     Western North Carolina
     Western South Carolina
     Middle and Southeast Tennessee

   * Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 330 PM until
     1100 PM EDT.

   * Primary threats include...
     Widespread large hail likely with isolated very large hail
       events to 2 inches in diameter possible
     Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely

   SUMMARY...Strong to severe Thunderstorms are expected to develop
   across the watch area this afternoon and spread southeastward
   through the early evening.  Large hail is the main threat, but an
   increasing risk of damaging winds will also develop by late
   afternoon.

   The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 65
   statute miles north and south of a line from 60 miles south
   southwest of Clarksville TN to 20 miles southeast of Anderson SC.
   For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch
   outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

 

Wind Advisory

Word of the day is WIND!

From the NWS…

…Wind Advisory Remains In Effect From 10 Am This Morning To 8 Pm Edt This Evening…

* Locations…Northeast Georgia

* Winds…Northwest 15 To 25 Mph With Gusts To Over 30 Mph. Wind Gusts Of 35 To 40 Mph Are Possible In The Higher Elevations.

* Timing…10 Am To 8 Pm Tuesday.

* Impacts…Strong Winds Will Bring Down Large Tree Limbs And Some Weaker Trees, Especially With The Saturated Soils. Unsecured Outdoor Items May Be Blown Around.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The National Weather Service In Peachtree City Has Issued A

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning For…

Towns County In Northeastern Georgia…

Northeastern Lumpkin County In North Central Georgia…

Northeastern Gilmer County In North Central Georgia…

Northern White County In Northeastern Georgia…

Union County In North Central Georgia…

East Central Fannin County In North Central Georgia…

* Until 545 Pm Est

* At 457 Pm Est, A Severe Thunderstorm Was Located Near Cherry Log,

Or Near Blue Ridge, Moving East At 45 Mph.

Hazard…60 Mph Wind Gusts And Quarter Size Hail.

Source…Radar Indicated.

Impact…Hail Damage To Vehicles Is Expected. Expect Wind Damage To Roofs, Siding, And Trees.

* Locations Impacted Include…

Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Blairsville, Young Harris, Helen, Morganton,

Unicoi State Park, Robertstown, Blue Mountain Shelter, Jones Creek,

Titus, Woods Hole Shelter, Low Gap Shelter, Pisgah, Vogel State Park, Anna Ruby Falls, Cherry Log, Plum Orchard Gap Shelter,

Gaddistown And Hemp.

A Tornado Watch Remains In Effect Until 700 Pm Est For North Central And Northeastern Georgia.

Hail…1.00in Wind…60mph

Wind Advisory Thursday

From the NWS…

…Wind Advisory In Effect From 1 Am To 10 Pm Est Thursday…

The National Weather Service In Peachtree City Has Issued A Wind Advisory…Which Is In Effect From 1 Am To 10 Pm Est Thursday.

* Locations…Northeast Georgia East Of A Line From The Cohutta Wilderness To Ellijay And Dawsonville.

* Winds…Northwest 20 To 25 Mph With Gusts 35 To 40 Mph.

* Timing…From Early Thursday Morning Through Thursday Evening.

* Impacts…These Winds Will Break Tree Branches And May Down Some Weaker Trees, Especially Those In Saturated Soils From Recent Rainfall. Unsecured Outdoor Items May Be Blown Around.

Special Weather Statement

From the NWS…
…Patchy Light Freezing Drizzle Possible Sunday Morning…

Across The Northeast Georgia Mountains, Temperatures Are Expected To Drop Below Freezing This Evening Through The Overnight Hours.

Light Precipitation Is Expected To Develop Over North Georgia After Midnight. Although Precipitation Will Likely Not Reach The Ground Initially, Brief Periods Of Light Freezing Drizzle Are Possible Through Approximately 9 Am.

Although Accumulations Of Ice Are Not Expected, Any Freezing Drizzle May Create Some Slick Or Icy Spots On Elevated Surfaces Such As Bridges And Overpasses. Exercise Caution When Traveling.

Wind Advisory Monday 1am til 7pm

​…Wind Advisory In Effect From 1 Am To 7 Pm Monday…

…Wind Advisory In Effect From 1 Am To 7 Pm Est Monday…

The National Weather Service In Peachtree City Has Issued A Wind Advisory…Which Is In Effect From 1 Am To 7 Pm Est Monday.

* Locations…North And Central Georgia

* Winds…20 To 30 Mph With Gusts To 40 Mph. Winds Will Be Southwest Monday Morning…Shifting To The Northwest By Monday Afternoon.

* Timing…Winds Will Be Gusty Today In And Near Developing Storms…But The Threat Of High Non-Convective Winds Will Begin Following The Storms. The Main Threat Will Be Between 1 Am And

7pm Monday…Although Some Winds May Remain Gusty Into Monday Night…Particularly In The North Georgia Mountains.

* Impacts…These Winds May Break Tree Branches And Down Weaker Trees…Particularly Those In Saturated Soils Due To Recent Heavy Rainfall. Unsecured Outdoor Items May Be Blown Around.