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Thunderstorms Threaten North and Central Georgia Today

by Thom ChandlerJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

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Weekly Weather: More Rain and Storms Ahead for Georgia This Week

by Thom ChandlerJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

🌩️ The Details: The National Weather Service has issued a marginal risk warning for severe weather in northern Georgia. The areas affected include Atlanta, Athens, Rome, Augusta, Macon, and surrounding regions. This means there is a possibility of isolated severe storms which may bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning.

Weekend Weather Update: Will it Rain in Georgia on Sunday?

by Thom ChandlerJune 8, 2024June 8, 2024

🌩️ The Gist: The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of North and Central Georgia, warning of the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms from Monday, May 13, through Sunday.

Georgia Weather Forecast: Get Set for a Rainy Week

by Thom ChandlerMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024

💨 The Gist: Valdosta faces a morning of recovery following a severe overnight storm, prompting school closures and a citywide effort to restore disrupted services.

Valdosta Grapples with Aftermath of Severe Overnight Storm

by Thom ChandlerMarch 27, 2024March 27, 2024

🛤 The Details: As storms battered the region, key highways and local roads across several counties faced significant disruptions:

Newsflash, Traffic & Transportation

Storms Wreak Havoc in Georgia, Disrupting Rush Hour With Downed Trees and Blocked Roads

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 28, 2024February 28, 2024

As North Georgia prepares for a tempestuous Friday, with forecasts predicting strong winds, heavy rains, and potential tornadoes, the roads beckon with danger. AAA dvises against travel during this storm, and reminds drivers of a startling statistic from the Federal Highway Administration: 75% of weather-related vehicle crashes happen on wet pavement, and 47% occur during rainfall.

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How to Drive Safely During A Storm

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 12, 2024January 12, 2024

🌧️ The Gist: Milledgeville in Baldwin County is facing significant disruptions due to today's extreme weather, with numerous trees downed and roads flooded, notably on Bonner Road and at 140 Bell Ave.

Downed Trees Make Travel Hazardous in Baldwin County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2024January 9, 2024

🌳 In Context: This weather event follows a pattern of increased severe weather activity during this time of the year. The forecast regions include areas that have historically been prone to such severe weather occurrences, as depicted in the Severe Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service.

Severe Weather Threat Looms Over Georgia

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 7, 2024January 7, 2024

🌩️ The Gist: Georgia faces significant weather disruptions as two major storms sweep across the United States. The first storm, bringing snow and ice, targets the Northeast, while the second, forecasted to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms, impacts Georgia and the Gulf Coast.

Yes, a Massive Winter Storm Is Moving Through the U.S. No, Georgia Won’t Get Snow

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 4, 2024January 4, 2024

As residents across Coastal Georgia keep a wary eye on the tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, Brunswick officials are urging locals to take action now to protect their homes and families from any potential storm impact.

A tropical disturbance is approaching Georgia. Are you prepared?

by Thom ChandlerAugust 25, 2023August 25, 2023

Residents in unincorporated Cherokee County dealing with the aftermath of the recent storm now have an additional disposal option. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has agreed to lift the burn ban until October 1, providing a method for eliminating vegetative storm debris.

Burn Ban Lifted in Cherokee County to Help with Storm Debris

by Thom ChandlerAugust 4, 2023October 10, 2023

Heavy rain

Will it storm in Georgia this weekend?

by Thom ChandlerJuly 28, 2023July 28, 2023

"As the storm evolves from Thursday to Friday, rounds of rain will fill up some rain gauges in the lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast, perhaps on the order of 2 to 4 inches, especially from eastern Texas to northern Georgia, upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Bill Deger said.

Giant storm will bring rain to Georgia over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

by Alex Sosnowski | AccuWeatherNovember 23, 2022September 24, 2023