Portions of north and northwest Georgia have been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning, beginning 4 AM Saturday. ❄️ Gusty winds and periods of heavy snow may result in reduced visibility. Be cautious if driving, as roads may become slick. 🚗🦥 #gawx
It’s the 1st day of Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia! Today’s topic is family preparedness & NOAA Weather Radio. Subsequent tweets today will discuss putting together a ready kit, making a plan, and staying informed. ✅ Learn more here: https://t.co/6Ba26NiuWb #swpw
We've expanded our Winter Weather Advisory further south to I-20 in far western GA. Accumulations at lower elevations will be heavily dependent on p-type (rain/snow mix or all snow) and rates thanks to temperatures in the 70s the past several days. Stay tuned for updates! #gawx
A Tornado Watch will soon be issued for northwestern GA as strong to severe storms currently in north-central AL track eastward. Stay weather aware tonight! ⚠️ #gawx
🌀 10/28/2020 5 PM Update (1/2): Hurricane #Zeta is a strong category 2 and is very near landfall on the southwest Louisiana coast. A Tropical Storm Warning and a Flash Flood Watch remain in effect for north and portions of central Georgia. #gawx
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of far north Georgia until 1 AM EDT.
Approximate Timing of Storms:
Starting around 10PM until the early morning hours.
Threats:
-Damaging Winds
-Hail
-Locally Heavy Rainfall
-Cannot Rule Out Brief Tornado
[12:45 PM - Thurs 4/22 Update] The overall risk for severe weather has lowered, HOWEVER, a few strong to severe storms are still expected to redevelop this afternoon across north & central GA. Damaging winds, tornadoes and hail are all possible in the strongest storms. #gawx
⚠️[4/23 9:45 AM] Severe Wx Update⚠️
SPC has updated the outlook to focus the severe weather potential across portions of central Georgia. Some uncertainty still remains in the timing, but the greatest risk for severe weather remains this afternoon and into the evening. #gawx