We're expecting big changes to our weather beginning tomorrow (Friday) night into Saturday as a powerful storm system tracks across the Southeast region. Multiple, potentially high-impact weather hazards are expected across north and central Georgia.
Here is a link to the latest weather briefing that talks about the potential weather hazards/threats and impacts. The briefing can also be found on our local YouTube channel.
The main highlights of expected weather hazards late Friday through Saturday:
Increasing threat of strong to severe storms across parts of central Georgia (mainly south of I-20 / east of I-85 Friday night/early Saturday morning
Damaging winds and tornadoes are primary threats
Rain changing to snow across parts of northwest and north GA late Friday night through Saturday morning (minor accumulations possible)
Windy conditions developing Friday night and continuing Saturday
Sustained winds 20-30 mph with gusts 30-45 mph likely
Very cold temperatures settling in by Saturday night across the entire forecast area
Lows will be in the teens to mid 20s across the area with wind chill values dropping to the 0-10F range (mainly north GA)
**NOTE** Briefing slides/graphics along with other forecast guidance and outlooks can be found on our local Decision Support Page --> www.weather.gov/ffc/dss
We will continue to keep everyone updated via email and if additional briefings are scheduled, we will let you know as soon as possible.
If you have any immediate questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via NWSChat (ffcchat), email (sr-ffc.mets@noaa.gov) or by phone -- 770-486-1133 (ext. 241 or ext. 242).
