Thursday, January 24, 2013
Friday's weather alert begins at 6 a.m. and continues through 1 p.m.
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Thursday, January 24
The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday for metro Atlanta and portions of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County. Freezing rain or freezing drizzle could cause travel difficulties, especially on bridges and overpasses, according to the NWS advisory. Accumulation is expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. The chance of precipitation Friday morning is 60 percent, with temperatures forecast to be only in the high 30s in the East Cobb area. The line of the potential freezing rain stretches from Carrollton and Newnan to Athens, and includes Marietta and Cobb. The weekend weather in the Cobb area will be sunny and a bit warmer, with highs on Saturday and Sunday reaching into …
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The possibility of isolated severe thundershowers is in the forecast for late Tuesday, and heavy rain will continue through Wednesday.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Rainy weather on Monday will continue on Christmas Day, and some stormy conditions are a possibility for late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert Monday indicating that a large band of severe thunderstorms will be making its way through north and central Georgia, most likely from late Christmas evening into the overnight and early morning hours on Wednesday. The NWS alert indicated that the main concern is the possibility of isolated tornadoes and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph. The metro Atlanta forecast calls for 100 percent rain on Tuesday and around 80 percent Wednesdsay. Highs are expected to reach the low 60s on Tuesday and the upper 50s by Wednesday. The weather will be sunnier but cooler by…
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
The National Weather Service released a fire danger statement Monday afternoon because of weather that may increase the risk of fires.
The National Weather Service issued a fire danger statement for central and north Georgia through Tuesday because low humidity and high wind makes for perfect conditions for brush fires. No outdoor burning permits were issued Monday. Firefighters say this year’s dry winter could mean an active brush fire season. "Cobb Fire goes by the information by the wind speed...if 10 above we suggest no burning whatsoever. It should be understood that the strong winds will rapidly spread any fire," Cobb Fire & Emergency Services spokeswoman Denell Boyd told Northeast Cobb Patch. With windy, dry conditions like we saw Monday, the Cobb fire department warns that it only takes seconds for a small yard fire to get out of control.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and the Freeze Advisory will run from 2 to 10 a.m. Thursday.
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today effective till 7 p.m. Cobb County is under critical fire weather conditions that could cause rapid spread and aggressive behavior if a fire should develop. This warning is because of low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fuels. Today's forecast is sunny with a high of 64 degrees, and gusts of wind that can get up to 25 mph. The humidity is between 15 to 25 percent. Also make sure to protect your plants tonight because the NWS has also issued a Frost Advisory from 2 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-30s till the morning, but should reach the 60s by afternoon.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Friday storms reportedly caused heavy damage to the Home Depot store and shut down Roswell Road near East Cobb Park.
Updated: 10:45 p.m. Friday A powerful storm containing a tornado swept through East Cobb Friday night, knocking out power and causing damage in the Walton High School area, according to television reports and citizens. There were no confirmed reports of a tornado touching down in East Cobb, but the Home Depot location at the Providence Square Shopping Center was seriously damaged. There were reports of heavy damage around East Cobb Park that prompted Cobb Police to shut down Roswell Road between Old Canton Road and Providence Road. Terry Frost, an East Cobb Patch Facebook follower, wrote at 10:45 p.m. Friday that "HD got hit fairly hard, I was inside....tomorrow will look bad." On Twitter, East Cobber Brian Benvie (@BBenvie) posted at 10…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The statewide drill involving state and federal agencies is slated for 9 a.m., and here's how you can prepare.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
With Assistance from the Georgia Emergency Management Administration, the National Weather Service is conducting a statewide tornado drill Wedesday morning to help citizens prepare for the event of potentially deadly storms. The Ready Georgia campaign includes a full range of safety tips and drills to follow in case of tornadoes and tornado-like weather. The drill begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, and participants will include commercial television and radio. Citizens may also monitor NOAA Weather Radio or download the Ready Georgia mobile app, which has alerts, safety checklists, and personalized contact and other information. The drill also will include descriptions of the differences between tornado watches and tornado warnings, as issued …
Pam J
9:57 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Weather.com is showing a high of 46 and a 50% chance of rain tomorrow for Marietta. I really wish the weather people could get their acts togther. more ›