OUTLOOK The thaw continues following a high of 52 Thursday and 57 today. Low 60s for the weekend. Light rain Sunday, heavier rain Monday. FORECAST Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61.… Read more
OUTLOOK Thaw begins with a high of 61 and sunny skies on Saturday. Rain returns on Sunday and slightly cooler. FORECAST Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high… Read more
From the National Weather Service’s history post: In 2013, a destructive high-end EF-3 tornado moved across Bartow and Gordon counties in the late morning hours with the city of Adairsville taking a direct hit. This tornado caused 17 injuries and one fatality. At least 95 structures were damaged with 31 of these destroyed. In Gordon… Read more
THE LATEST Morning low was 18 degrees vs. the record of minus 3 on Jan. 30, 1966. Normal low for this date: 32 degrees. Delays for Wednesday: Floyd, Gordon students to report two hours later than normal because of black ice concerns. Normal schedule for Rome. Home page Local shelters expanding services as a cold front… Read more
Most of the region escaped the forecast snow on Tuesday but the frigid temperatures behind the storm are on the way. The thermometer will drop below freezing around 10 tonight and stay there through midday Wednesday. The morning low Wednesday: 18 degrees. Forecast for Thursday morning: 17 degrees. To help those in need, local… Read more
From Georgia DOT’s Northwest Office: “Precipitation has moved out of Northwest Georgia. A few locations have seen some accumulations up to a 1/2 inch. Our snow and ice crews were ahead of this winter weather event with brine pretreatment, and stayed on the top of it with the traditional treatment of salt and gravel.… Read more
With an arctic front bringing possible snow along with frigid temperatures, along with black ice concerns on Tuesday into Wednesday, now is the time to make preparations for the winter weather. Here are some tips from Floyd Emergency Management and Ready Georgia website: Prepare a Ready kit of emergency supplies for your home. Include at… Read more
THE LATEST Winter storm warning from 3 a.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Floyd and Chattooga. The latest: Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible along the ridge tops. In addition, any moisture left on the roadways, especially in sheltered or protected areas will likely refreeze, increasing the potential for… Read more
WINTER STORM WATCH FOR NORTHWEST GEORGIA: From 4 a.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday: Here’s the latest from the National Weather Service. WHAT…Snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts possible in the higherterrain of northern Georgia. WHERE…Mainly along and north of a line from Franklin to Jonesboro to Gainesville. WHEN…From late… Read more
OUTLOOK Snow and snow showers are back in the forecast for Tuesday. We’ll have updates throughout the weekend on what to expect next week. With lots of questions about Tuesday’s weather, some schedules are being adjusted. Please send any updates to druck@hometownheadlines.com. Our first entry is below from Coosa Eagles Basketball: Because of the… Read more
OUTLOOK The latest from the National Weather Service on Tuesday’s possible snow. Forecasters say we could see snowfall amounts between 3-6 inches in the higher elevations to 1-2 inches closer to Metro Atlanta. It looks like a rain/snow mix will move into Northwest Georgia late Monday night into Tuesday morning and spread across North Georgia… Read more
THE LATEST Black ice reports this morning including: Ga. 53 north between the jail and Unity Christian School Old Dalton Road north of Ga. 140. Also a wreck in front of State Mutual Stadium. From WRGA: “We are getting some reports of icy patches on some roads this morning. Highway 53 North between the Jail… Read more
Above: The Oostanaula River readings from Turner McCall Boulevard on Thursday. THE LATEST From the National Weather Service: “Some light snow flurries are ongoing across far northern Georgia and will continue until early afternoon. Widespread snow accumulations are not anticipated, with the exception of some possible light accumulations in higher elevations. “A handful of rivers… Read more
THE LATEST Rainfall through 8:20 p.m. Rome: 1.47 inches Cartersville: 1.16 inches. From Cherokee County, Ala., Emergency Management (6 p.m. CST update) “Several roads have already been reported as impassable. Use caution on the roadways tonight.” Flash flood watch for Northwest Georgia now through 7 a.m. Thursday: Widespread showers will accompany a cold front late… Read more
THE LATEST Flood warning for the Coosa River at Plant Hammond. Level: 570 feet and rising. Flood stage: 570 feet. Impact includes minor flooding, nearby boat ramp under way, access road near Ga. 100 could flood. OUTLOOK What’s ahead: Warmer today and Wednesday but right back to the 40s on Thursday. There’s a hint… Read more
OUTLOOK Light showers will be possible late Tuesday Night as warm moist air returns to the region. These showers combined with overnight low temperatures has a small chance for producing light freezing rain in the Northeast Georgia mountains. The main storm system is currently expected to move through Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning ahead… Read more