The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia on Tuesday, March 12, for multiple reasons.
Until 9 a.m., we are under a frost advisory.
Then a Fire Danger alert is in effect until 8 p.m. this evening due to low relative humidity and dry conditions.
Flood conditions persist on parts of the Chattahoochee River.
And thunderstorms are in the forecast beginning Thursday and possibly continuing through the weekend.
What is in the statement?
The statement gives the following details:
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North and Central Georgia.
.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight…
A Frost Advisory is in place until 9 AM. Frost could damage
sensitive vegetation if left uncovered.
A Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 8 PM this evening due
to low relative humidities and dry fuels. Please use caution and
check with local authorities before attempting any burns.
Portions of the Ocmulgee, Oconee, Flint and Chattahoochee Rivers
remain in flood across central Georgia. Please use caution around
flooded areas, and do not drive through any flooded roadways.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday…
Periods of thunderstorm activity are forecast in the region
between Thursday night and Monday. There is still uncertainty
regarding strength of any storms on Friday, so please continue to
check the forecast through the coming days.
What counties are affected?
The following counties are included in the hazardous weather outlook:
Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Dodge, Dooly, Douglas, Emanuel, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Glascock, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson,…
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