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 East Cobb 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 …
Monday, March 19, 2012
The count topped 8,000 on Monday, breaking the record of 6,013 set on April 12, 1999.
Remember all those balmy winter days with no ice or snow. Looks like there is a price to be paid after all. It's really very simple. Warm winter brings early Spring. And Spring brings pollen. Anyone with a car has noticed the return of the yellow dust—that doesn't normally appear until early April. The count topped 8,000 on Monday, breaking the record of 6,013 set on April 12, 1999, according to Fox 5. And until the area gets a good soaking rain, there's no relief in sight. Tree pollen from the Birch, Mulberry, Oak and Sweetgum is the major contributor with additional pollen from grasses and weeds including sheep sorrel/dock, according to Dacula Patch. “The seasons are getting longer, they're starting earlier and pollens are getting …
