Thursday, November 8, 2012
Portions of north and western Georgia could see temperatures dip into the low 30s tonight, according to the National Weather Service.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
A freeze warning is set for portions of northern and western Georgia early Friday morning, including Cobb, according to the National Weather Service. Effective from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, the advisory warns temperatures could dip into the low 30s and frost can be expected overnight. "Cool, dry pressure will continue to build in the area into Friday, resulting in clear skies and light winds," the warning says. "Temperatures overnight will drop into the mid 30s across north and central Georgia and into the low 30s in the northern and western portions of the state." A freeze warning means freezing temperatures are forecast to threaten outdoor plants. Those with agricultural interests in the warned area are advised to harvest or protect …
Monday, September 17, 2012
The National Weather Service has alerted most of north and central Georgia for possible storms through early Tuesday.
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Monday, September 17, 2012
Cobb County and most of north and central Georgia are on a tornado watch until 3 a.m. Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued the alert shortly after 6 p.m. Monday for 90 counties. The forecast for Monday night and into early Tuesday includes the possibility of scattered thunderstorms across the watch area, with possible isolated severe storms in west Georgia and flooding possible in portions of northwest Georgia. The chance of precipitation is 80 percent; areas of Acworth received a brief, light rainshower late Monday afternoon. The severe thunderstorm and flood watches also issued by the NWS do not include Cobb. The possibility of two to three inches of rainfall also exists across the watch area through Tuesday. Tuesday's …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Will it be cold, will it snow... will we even have a winter this year? Read on.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The following content is provided by DaculaWeather.com. Football has started and fall is right around the corner and people are already asking about this winter. Will it be cold, will it snow... will we even have a winter this year? After the non-existent winter last year, any winter would be welcome for me. Some forecasters and meteorologist have started making their winter forecast and so far most are predicting a return to winter this year. There is a gentleman in Savannah known as GaWx (he prefers to keep it that way!) that keeps very detailed climate records for Georgia and the southeast. As some of you may know, we are headed toward (or slightly in) a weak El Nino, as opposed to the La Nina that we've been in for the last several …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Here are the steps you should take when faced with a heat illness.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
You feel dizzy, your legs are cramping and your fingers are swelling. Unless you've got a medical condition which explains these issues, you're probably suffering from a heat illness. Mike Lipscomb, ER Medical Director at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell says that for most people, there are warning signs that the heat is beginning to affect them. The first signs may be muscle cramps in your stomach, arms or legs. You may notice swelling in your feet, legs and ankles. Another early warning sign may be dizziness or feeling faint. People taking certain medications including beta-blockers may be more prone to heat-related dizziness. If you notice these early signs of heat illnesses, here are some steps you can take: If these measures don’t …
Emily
12:54 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012
"You feel dizzy and faint, your legs are cramping, your fingers are swelling, and you are sweating..." could also be the signs of low blood sugar... more ›