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Subfreezing temps in Cobb, N. Ga. kick off bitter cold weekend

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While the East Coast of the United States braces for a Nor’easter, much of Georgia is about to go into a rare deep freeze this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Atlanta has several special weather statements as temperatures will drop to their lowest in more than two years.

A wind chill advisory is in effect for Cobb County, metro Atlanta and North Georgia through Saturday morning.

Temperatures Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings are expected to drop into the low 20s and the high teens.

Saturday’s high is expected to reach only into the mid 30s. Although warmer weather returns on Sunday with highs in the mid 40s, wind conditions could result in a wind chill factor in some places in the single digits.

There’s also a “red flag” warning on Saturday, meaning that the combination of high winds and low humidity could lead to quickly spreading fires.

Temperatures will be warmer for the start of next week, with highs in the low 60s and sunny skies in the forecast from Monday through Thursday.

But evenings will still be cold, ranging from the high 20s to the low 40s during those days.

Rain is expected Wednesday and Thursday, and colder highs will resume toward the end of next week, in the mid 40s, along with lows in the high 20s.

For more local weather information, visit the National Weather Service site.

 

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Light snow arrives in East Cobb as icy road hazards continue

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There’s a flashing light at the traffic signal at Johnson Ferry and Lassiter roads, indicating a power outage. Photo: Georgia 511

Some light accumulated snow began to fall in East Cobb late Sunday morning and into the afternoon, and as slushy roads were in the process of freezing.

A winter storm sweeping through the South has left several inches of snow in the mountains of North Georgia, but in metro Atlanta the conditions vary.

While roads are passable for now and there are no major issues on the roads, Cobb officials are urging the public to avoid travel if possible today.

Temperatures are hovering just above freezing, but are expected to drop into the high 20s Sunday night and into Monday morning.

As the winter storm approached, high winds were knocking down trees and power lines in parts of the county, Cobb spokesman Ross Cavitt said in a social media posting.

He was standing at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road and Lassiter Road, one of three intersections in the county where the traffic signal is out.

Cavitt said there’s a power outage in the area, prompting the traffic signal to be flashing in all directions.

That’s one of 21 traffic signals in the county that are flashing or are out.

Sprucebough Drive, located off Johnson Ferry Road, is closed due to trees falling on power lines, a Cobb government message said right before noon.

Cobb EMC is reporting that there are more than 1,000 customers without electricity in the Sandy Plains-Shallowford area, with service restoration estimated for later Sunday afternoon.

(Here’s the Cobb EMC outage tracker.)

The Georgia Power outage map isn’t showing any service issues in the East Cobb area for the time being.

A winter weather advisory remains in place for Cobb until midnight Monday, but a high wind warning continues until 2 p.m. today.

Winds today have been in the 10-15 mph range, according to the National Weather Service, but the wind could reach gusts up to 30 mph in some places.

A wind advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Monday.

According to the National Weather Service, there’s an 80 percent chance of rain, sleet and snow Sunday. Tonight the precipitation will fall to 30 percent, with lows dropping into the high 20s.

Monday will be partly sunny with highs in the high 30s and lows in the mid 20s.

 

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Cobb included in winter weather advisory for Storm Izzy

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For more details about Storm Izzy, click here. Source: National Weather Service Atlanta

What’s being called Winter Storm Izzy was approaching Georgia Saturday morning, and the National Weather Service expanded its winter weather advisory to include most of Cobb County and metro Atlanta.

The advisory begins at 10 p.m. Sunday and continues until midnight Monday as North Georgia braces for snow, sleet, ice and other winter weather.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for most of North Georgia.

The advisory, which was issued at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, says there’s an expectation of up to 2 inches of accumulated snow and up to two-tenths of an inch of ice accumulation during that time.

High winds also will be a factor, with gusts predicted of up to 40 mph in some areas.

The Cobb area is likely to get precipitation on Sunday morning. As a result, many churches have cancelled in-person services and will be worshipping online.

As noted previously, Cobb DOT will begin pre-treating selected roads, bridges and overpasses in the county starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, and will have around-the-clock shifts through Monday to respond to any serious road issues.

Citizens are advised to be off the roads before 6 p.m. Saturday and to avoid unnecessary travel after that.

The high Saturday is expected to reach into the high 40s, but temperatures will drop near freezing Saturday night.

Sunday’s high is expected to be in the mid 30s, with a 90 percent chance of a wintry mix.

Sunday’s low will dip into the high 20s.

Monday will be clear and sunny, but with highs also in the low 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

 

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Cobb delays COVID test distribution ahead of winter weather

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For more details of this weekend’s winter weather advisory, click here.

With winter weather in the forecast early next week, Cobb County government is delaying a planned COVID test distribution event that had been scheduled for Monday.

The county put out a statement late Thursday afternoon saying that Cobb DOT crews were preparing for a mixture of snow and ice that are in the forecast for Sunday morning.

Temperatures aren’t expected to reach much above freezing Sunday, with a 100 percent chance of precipitation in the forecast that includes the possibility of snow, ice or a combination.

Monday’s forecast is partly sunny with highs only in the high 30s.

That’s the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, and Cobb officials were planning the use the occasion to distribute free COVID tests at Jim Miller Park, followed by the official holiday observance with the Cobb NAACP that has been moved to a virtual setting.

But the county statement Thursday said that the distribution is being postponed to later in the week.

Cobb commissioners will be meeting Monday at 9 a.m. in a special-called virtual meeting to receive a COVID update from Cobb and Douglas Public Health and the Wellstar Health System. That meeting will be live-streamed on the county’s YouTube channel.

Cobb spokesman Ross Cavitt said DOT crews will begin pre-treating some bridges, overpasses and “known trouble spots” around the county starting at 6 p.m. Saturday.

He said crews will maintain shifts “around the clock” into Monday to respond.

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Cobb included in winter weather advisory through Monday morning

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For more NWS details, click here.

The National Weather Service in Atlanta has expanded a winter weather advisory for northwest Georgia that includes all of Cobb County.

The NWS updated the advisory shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday to include Cobb, Douglas and Carroll counties (in purple), and it’s to continue until 9 a.m. Monday.

The forecast includes wet snow with light snow accumulations and a dusting up to an inch. Winds could gust as much as 35 mph, and Cobb also is included in a wind advisory from midnight Monday to noon Monday.

The forecast includes the possibility of slippery road conditions that could impact the Monday morning commute.

Cobb County government said Sunday afternoon that Cobb DOT has called in some crews overnight to respond to trouble spots on the roads.

Temperatures will be plummeting Sunday night to 32 degrees with a 90 percent chance of rain.

The chance of rain Monday morning is 10 percent, but the highs are expected to be only in the mid 40s, and the lows Monday night in the high 20s.

Sunny weather is returning on Tuesday with a little warmer highs, in the high 40s, and into the mid-50s by Wednesday.

 

 

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Cobb flood alerts issued as soggy 2022 New Year’s looms

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Cobb County is under a flood watch until 7 p.m. Thursday and parts of the county and metro Atlanta area are under a flood warning as heavy rains and thunderstorms swept through north Georgia overnight.

The rain is expected to continue through New Year’s Day with warm temperatures.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for parts of South Cobb, especially the area around Nickajack Creek, until further notice.

But conditions for flash flooding exist elsewhere in the county, especially in low-lying areas and around creeks, streams and rivers.

Areas in the flood watch may be subject to excessive water runoff, and creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding also can occur where there’s poor drainage, especially where it’s blocked by pine straw and other debris.

The NWS said that by 10:30 a.m. Thursday, storms had produced between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain, and another half-inch to an inch could fall by Thursday night.

Flash flooding has been occurring in some areas, including creeks in southern Paulding County. The NWS alerts include high winds along with the storms.

Areas expected to experience flooding include  Atlanta, Douglasville, Carrollton, Decatur, Buchanan, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, East Point, Villa Rica, College Park, Powder Springs, Chamblee, Doraville, Clarkston, Austell, Hapeville, Bremen, Stone Mountain, Temple and Hiram.

The NWS alerts are urging drivers to turn around when encountering flooded roads and for motorists not to attempt to drive through the water.

They also are asked to alert local law enforcement and emergency crews if they see flooding.

For Thursday, the rain is forecast to taper off to 30 percent by the evening hours and all day Friday.

On New Year’s Day, the chance of rain is expected to be 50 percent, and 90 percent on Sunday.

High temperatures will range from the mid 60s to the low 70s.

Sunshine will return for the first full week of 2022, but the weather will be getting colder.

Monday’s high is expected to be in the mid-40s, with Tuesday’s high reaching 50.

 

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Cobb included in flash flood watch through Wednesday

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A rainy start to the week is expected to intensify through Wednesday, and the National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued a flash flood watch until then for much of north Georgia.

Cobb County is included in a stretch that’s expected to get the heaviest amounts of rainfall, between 4 and 6 inches, during that time.

The watch began Sunday night (when the above map was released) and is set to expire at 2 a.m. Wednesday.

On Monday there is a 60 percent chance of rain, followed by a 100 percent chance on Tuesday, 90 percent on Wednesday and an 80 percent chance on Thursday.

Temperatures will reach into the high 70s with lows in the mid 60s through that time.

The rain will begin to clear out by the weekend, with sunny weather in the forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

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Scene in East Cobb: An autumn-like feel as fall begins

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An after-school kickabout at East Cobb Park on Wednesday afternoon took place not only on the Autumnal Equinox—the first day of fall—but also on the first sunny day in a while.

After another bout of sustained rain in September, the local forecast calls for cooler, drier and sunny weather as the calendar switches to October.

High temperatures are expected into the 70s for the rest of the week, and into the low 80s next week.

Evenings will also be cooler, with low temperatures forecast in the 50s for the next week or so.

The humidity also is starting to fade, and it was under 60 percent later Wednesday afternoon, very pleasant for outdoor activities.

There’s also no rain in the extended forecast, as the area starts to dry out.

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Cobb Emergency office launches tool for Sept. 8 storm damage

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From Cobb County Government:

Reports of damaged homes and property continue to come into Cobb Emergency Management from last week’s torrential rainfall event. EMA continues to respond to reports, but now there is a tool to allow you to report damaged property directly to our emergency management teams.
Important things to remember:
  • This is only a reporting tool for the flooding event of September 8th.
  • If you have already spoken with a Cobb Emergency Management team please do not fill out another report.
  • This is only to report damage to “essential living spaces.” There were many reports of damage to yards, however, this report focuses only on residences.
  • The form will ask for a “Team Number/Name,” simply choose “other.”
  • Type in the address on the “Map Your Location” image
  • A picture representative of the damage is preferred.
The information gathered will be used for a report to GEMA after which any disaster declaration will be considered. If such a declaration is issued, we will contact those impacted.

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Flash flood watch including Cobb extended to Monday evening

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A flash flood watch that began Sunday morning for northwest Georgia and that was to have ended Monday morning has been extended until 8 p.m. today.

The National Weather Service extended the watch for 22 counties, including Cobb County, as rain continues to fall, mostly between 1-2 inches but up to 3 inches in some areas.

The local forecast calls for an 80 percent chance of rain Monday afternoon, falling to 60 percent Monday night and all through Tuesday. There is a 70 percent chance of rain Wednesday, with partly cloudy skies emerging Wednesday night.

Thursday is expected to be sunny and clear, and the weather is forecast to stay that way into the middle of next week.

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East Cobb Park sustains extensive damage from heavy storms

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East Cobb Park storm damage

The sun returned on Thursday and a handful of people were taking in a pleasant afternoon at East Cobb Park as the area starts to dry out from a major storm.

But parts of the park were damaged by the heavy rains and flooding from the adjacent Sewell Mill Creek, and repairs are getting underway.

According to Cobb government spokesman Ross Cavitt, most of the mulch in the main playground is gone, there are “multiple washouts” around the stage and pavilion area in the back of the park, a slate walking trail “was washed out badly” and there was serious erosion to the creek banks and Roswell Road bridge.

That’s been cordoned off, as seen below; a slice of the front quad closest to the creek is a muddy mess. Cavitt said the county is in touch with the stormwater and DOT offices about the erosion along the creek banks.

East Cobb Park storm damage

He also said new mulch will be sprayed in Thursday night “and we will hopefully be able to open part of East Cobb Park tomorrow. Some parts will stay closed for up to a week for repair.”

The East Cobb area got between 4-5 inches of rain late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as flooding shut down more than a dozen roads (including Columns Drive near the Chattahoochee River).

That was the heaviest amount of rain in Cobb, and the storm did more damage to east, in north Fulton and parts of Gwinnett County.

On the back side of East Cobb Park are ball fields along Robinson Road that’s part of Fullers Creek, and Cavitt said those fields remain closed due to flooding and should reopen by Saturday.

 

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Heavy rains rip through East Cobb, cause flooding, closed roads

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Cobb County Police Department

A fast-moving thunderstorm pushed through East Cobb late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, dumping several inches of rain and causing flooding on some major roadways.

Several inches of rain left portions of 15 streets and roads underwater, according to Cobb County officials.

Most of them were passable as the Wednesday rush hour began. Cobb County government said at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday that Columns Drive was closed, and has since reopened.

That’s along the Chattahoochee River, and other low-lying areas near the river were also affected. Here’s what the county posted around that time:

“DOT crews worked 15 reports of flooded roadways overnight and cleared more than a half-dozen roads blocked by trees.

“Cobb Fire and Emergency Services, along with Cobb Police, made multiple rescues of people trapped in flooded cars.

“There are reports of homes and apartments damaged by the flash floods that hit from several inches of rain that fell in a short amount of time.”

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the the Chattahoochee River in the Morgan Falls area in Cobb and Fulton counties until further notice.

Portions of Delk Road, Terrell Mill Road and Powers Ferry Road also were under water for some time, according to Cobb County officials.

Sope Creek also was overflowing this morning, as seen below.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is reporting that he Northwest Corridor Express Lanes along I-75 were closed due to a power outage at I-75 at Terrell Mill Road.

The county also reported that the East Cobb Government Service Center on Lower Roswell Road was experiencing a power outage due to a lightning strike and is likely to be closed all of Wednesday.

Indian Hills Country Club experienced some flooding and said its golf course and driving range would be closed Wednesday as cleanup crews worked to drain excess water.

Motorists are urged not to try to drive through standing water on the roads and are advised to turn around.

A flash flood warning expired in the East Cobb area around 9 a.m., but more rain is expected during the day Wednesday, starting in the mid afternoon.

The forecast calls for a 30-60 percent chance of rain from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with highs in the high 80s during the afternoon, and low temperatures in the low 70s.

The sun returns on Thursday morning, and is expected to be that way for the rest of the week.

 

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Cobb included in flash flood watch through Wednesday afternoon

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The remnants of Hurricane Ida continue to move through the Southeast, causing heavy rains and flooding that have prompted a flash flood watch that includes Cobb County.

The National Weather Service issued the flood watch for portions of northwest Georgia starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday through 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The watch area that includes Cobb is expected to get 3-5 inches of rain, raising the chances for flooding.

Heavy rains began in metro Atlanta Monday afternoon, and the forecast calls for a nearly 100 percent chance Tuesday and Wednesday.

High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday are forecast to be in the high 70s but with high humidity, and lows in the high 60s.

The rain forecast calls for a 40 percent chance by Wednesday afternoon as the stormy weather clears out.

Sunny and warmer weather will return starting Thursday, with highs in the high 80s and lows in the high 60s through Friday.

The weekend and early next week will be the same, before rain is expected by the middle of next week.

 

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Cobb included in flash flood watch after Tropical Storm Fred

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A reader-submitted photo from the Kroger East Lake parking lot on Monday.

Tropical Storm Fred made landfall in Florida Monday afternoon, and ensuing heavy rains and winds have prompted a flash flood watch for much of Georgia.

The National Weather Service in Atlanta issued the watch, which includes Cobb County, from  2 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday.

UPDATED, 7:10 A.M. TUESDAY: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Georgia that include Cobb County until 1 p.m. Tuesday.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

The Tuesday forecast calls from 4-6 inches of rain in that time in part of the watch area that includes Cobb, and winds could be as high as 20-30 mph. 

A wind advisory also will be in effect for much of the watch area in Georgia through Tuesday afternoon.

The East Cobb area got a dousing on Monday afternoon, with a heavy chance of rain overnight into Tuesday morning.

The eye of Fred moved over Cape San Blas, Fla., on the panhandle near Port St. Joe, at 3:15 p.m. with sustained winds of 65 mph.

The chance of rain in Cobb will be 100 percent Tuesday, dropping off to 60 percent by Tuesday night, with highs in the high 70s and lows around 70.

The chance of rain is expected to be 50 percent Wednesday, with highs in high 80s and heat index values in the high 90s.

On Thursday, the chance of rain is forecast to be 70 percent and by Friday it’s expected to drop to 50 percent. 

The weekend also figures to be wet with a 40 percent chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, and high temperatures reaching into the 90s.

NWS flash flood map Fred 8.16.21

 

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Cobb included in N. Georgia heat advisory for Thursday, Friday

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The National Weather Service in Atlanta has issued two heat advisories for North Georgia, including Cobb County, for Thursday and Friday.

The advisories last from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day, as temperatures have soared to their highest of the summer, and with extreme humidity in the forecast.

The heat index (temperatures and humidity) for those periods both days is expected to be above 100 degrees.

As of noon Thursday, the temperature in East Cobb was 90, but with 56 percent humidity the heat index was at 99.

Temperatures in the Cobb area were expected to reach the mid-90s Thursday, with similar humidity figures.

Across the heat advisory area, heat index values Thursday could reach as high as 105. For Friday, that high could get to 106.

How to stay cool, per the NWS:

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.

When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments.

Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

There’s also a Code Orange air quality advisory issued for North Georgia for Thursday by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division.

That means outdoor air quality is likely to be bad for seniors, children, people who are sensitive to ozone and those with heart and lung disease.

Those individuals should limit outdoor activities during the late afternoon or early evening, when ozone levels are at their highest.

The hot weather will continue through the weekend, with sunny skies and highs in the mid- to low-90s forecast for Saturday and Sunday.

At the start of next week, the temperatures will come down to highs in the 80s, with more rain moving into the area.

More details from the National Weather Service.

 

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Severe weather, heavy rains continue in Cobb through Tuesday

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A National Weather Service map of storms in north Georgia Monday afternoon.

Tornadoes touched down in Douglas County and other parts of metro Atlanta on Monday as heavy rains moved through the area, and will continue through Tuesday.

A tornado watch was in effect for much of the day.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Cobb and much of north Georgia through 9 p.m. Monday. A flash flood warning was expected to expire by 6:15 p.m. Monday.

News reports said an EF-1 tornado with estimated winds of 90 mph touched down in Douglasville, and killed a man when trees and power lines fell on his car.

Cobb County Government there have been 23 calls for flooded roads, including along Stilesboro Road in West Cobb, and there are several reports of downed trees on roads.

The rain is continuing in heavy amounts on Monday night and is expected to pick up again on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service forecast in Atlanta.

Rainfall amounts could total between 1-2 inches in the Cobb area during that time.

Showers and thundershowers are expected to continue through Tuesday night, with an 80 percent chance of participation.

On Wednesday, the forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain in the morning, with that amount tapering off to around 10 percent by early Wednesday evening.

Sunny skies will return on Thursday through the with high temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid-80s by Sunday.

 

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Severe weather threat for Cobb includes overnight storms

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Updating yesterday’s story about stormy weather moving in:

The National Weather Service Wednesday afternoon issued a hazardous weather outlook that includes severe thunderstorms overnight, including the possibility of tornado weather.

The outlook, issued shortly before noon, calls for heavy rains across much of north and western Georgia, starting Wednesday night and overnight into Thursday morning.

That threat includes Cobb and metro Atlanta, generally from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday.

The NWS Atlanta office said that “the primary risk will likely be with an area of storms pushing eastward late tonight into Thursday morning. The main threats will be tornadoes (some of which could be significant or longer tracked), damaging winds over the primary risk will likely be with an area of storms pushing eastward late tonight into Thursday morning.

“The main threats will be tornadoes (some of which could be significant or longer tracked), damaging winds over 60 mph, large hail, and flash flooding. mph, large hail, and flash flooding.”

Georgians are being asked to prepare to move to safety, including signing up for alerts, finding a safe place in their homes

A tornado watch was issued for much of Mississippi and Alabama Wednesday afternoon, and there are some portions of Alabama under a tornado warning.

That storm front is expected to move into Georgia and metro Atlanta later this evening. Here’s the NWS briefing.

Cobb County government issued the following information shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday:

“Cobb EMA will be monitoring the system, and we do have a robust network of tornado sirens in the county. However, you should not rely on these sirens as a warning device in your home because in tree-laden Cobb County these sirens can often be hard to hear inside a house.

“Cobb DOT has crews on standby tonight to respond to any reported storm damage or road closures and to deal with isolated road flooding that could occur.

“If conditions are dangerous before sunrise, please avoid venturing out on the roads.”

Wednesday’s low is expected to be in the high 50s, with the chance of storms dropping to 50 percent by Thursday afternoon and highs in the high 60s. Lows will be in the mid 40s as the storms clear through.

 

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Cobb’s St. Patrick’s Day will be soggy as temperatures drop

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The warm sunny weather we enjoyed over the weekend will come back later in the week, but the next few days in Cobb County will be wetter and colder, including through St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in Atlanta is projecting between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain for the Cobb area by Wednesday morning, as rainy weather moves into metro Atlanta Tuesday.

The chance of rain in the area is 100 percent by mid-afternoon Tuesday, tapering off to around 30 percent overnight.

The high Tuesday is expected to be only in the high 50s, after overnight temperatures fell into the mid 40s. 

Lows Tuesday will reach into the low 50s, and Wednesday’s highs will be in the mid 60s. There is an 80 percent chance of rain during the day Wednesday and severe thunderstorms are in the forecast from Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

Thursday’s lows are expected to be in the mid 40s.

By Friday, the sun will return with highs near 60 and lows in the low 40s. Saturday’s weather is expected to be the same, with warmer weather returning by the weekend and into next week.

 

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Cobb County included in flash flood watch through Friday morning

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Cobb County flash flood watch

After avoiding icy conditions on Tuesday and drying out with warmer sunshine Wednesday, Cobb County and much of Georgia are in for rain and possible flash flooding through Friday morning.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a flash flood watch from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Friday.

Rainfall between one and two inches could take place within the watch area, which extends south of Americus and east of Athens.

The flash flood threat, the NWS said, is due to soil being wet from previous rain this week.

There is a 90 percent chance of rain Wednesday night and that is expected to dissipate into Thursday.

Temperatures reached into the low 50s Wednesday, but highs will drop into the mid 40s Thursday through Saturday.

Lows Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be in the mid 30s as the chance of rain decreases.

There could be some snow showers Friday morning, followed by mostly sunny skies and a low in the mid 20s.

Saturday also will be sunny with highs in the high 40s and lows also in the mid 20s.

Slightly warmer weather moves in on Sunday, with sun and highs in the low 50s and lows in the high 30s, including a 30 percent chance of rain.

Next week starts with rain on Monday and gradually will be sunny with highs forecast to be in the 60s.

 

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East Cobb Weather Alert: Black ice advisory issued for Tuesday

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Cobb black ice advisory

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory about the chance of black ice into Tuesday morning in much of north Georgia as temperatures are headed below freezing following rain on Monday.

Temperatures in metro Atlanta and Cobb County could dip into the low 20s Monday night, and highs on Tuesday are expected only to be in the mid-30s, according to the NWS in Atlanta.

Cobb County Government issued a statement late Monday afternoon saying all of its offices will open Tuesday on a delayed basis, starting at 10 a.m.

The Cobb Board of Commissioners zoning hearing will start at 10:30 a.m. instead of the usual 9 a.m. time.

The Cobb and Douglas Public Health drive-up vaccine service at Jim Miller Park will be closed Tuesday, as that’s an outdoor set-up.

The statement also said that Cobb DOT road crews will arrive early and inspect the roads, treating any ice areas, and pre-treating bridges.

The Cobb County School District and most private schools in the East Cobb area are on winter break this week. Annual CCSD staffers will be working remotely Tuesday, according to a message the school district issued late Monday afternoon.

The message said that employees whose jobs require them to be on-site will be contacted by their supervisor.

The chance of rain Monday night is 100 percent, with between a quarter and a half inch possible in some areas.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for partly sunny skies, but it will be cold, and low temperatures Tuesday night also will be in the mid-20s.

The weather will get warmer as the week goes on, into the 50s by Thursday, but also with rain and subfreezing temperatures in the forecast Thursday night.

 

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