10/29/17

Weather-Alert

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT

THIS EVENING…

…FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM EDT MONDAY

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday.

A Wind Advisory has also been issued. This Wind Advisory is in

effect from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

 

* Locations…Along and north of a line from Chattoogaville to

  Dawsonville to Cleveland.

 

* Temperatures…low temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* Winds…Northwest 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts 30 to 25 mph.

  Occasional gusts up to 40 mph possible.

* Timing…The Freeze Warning is in effect from late tonight into

  mid-morning Monday. The Wind Advisory is in effect from 10 am

  this morning through 8 pm this evening.

* Impacts…Freezing temperatures may damage sensitive vegetation.

  Take steps to protect plants from the cold. Also take steps to protect

pets from the cold temperatures. These winds may break

  tree branches and down weaker trees, particularly those in saturated

soils due to recent rains. Unsecured items may be blown around.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or

highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

 

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds

this strong can make driving difficult…especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.