Georgia residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this week, with overnight lows dropping into the lower 20s and 30s. The National Weather Service warns the coldest nights will occur early in the week, with a slight warm-up expected Sunday night into Monday morning.
What’s Happening: A prolonged cold spell is set to impact much of Georgia, bringing temperatures below freezing during the overnight and early morning hours.
Why It Matters: The cold weather could cause frozen pipes, damage to sensitive plants, and dangerous conditions for pets and vulnerable residents.
What You Can Do:
- Protect Pets: Make sure pets have warm and dry shelter.
- Prevent Pipe Freezing: Let faucets drip if needed to avoid bursts.
- Save Plants: Bring in cold-sensitive plants or cover them securely.
- Check on Neighbors: Especially elderly or at-risk individuals, to ensure they have heat and supplies.
What’s Next: The cold weather pattern is expected to last for most of the week. Residents should stay updated on forecasts and prepare for ongoing low temperatures.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
