Tuesday, March 12, 2013
The temperature in the Smyrna-Vinings area is expected to drop to 28, but Saturday's high could reach 71.
Smyrna-Vinings and Cobb County are included in a freeze warning covering parts of north and west central Georgia. In effect from 2 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, it warns of temperatures in the mid to upper 20s to low 30s. In Smyrna and Vinings, the mercury is expected to dip to 28, according to the NWS forecast. But it won't be cold long. Heading into the weekend, the area should warm up a lot. NWS forecast Saturday's high to reach 71. Keep up with all the news in Smyrna and Vinings by subscribing to our daily newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory through Wednesday, and says isolated thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Hold onto your hats, it's getting windy out there, so windy that the National Weather Service has put out a wind advisory until 7 p.m. Wednesday. Expect winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. Small trees in saturated soils and drought-stressed trees may be toppled. If you are driving a high-profile vehicle such as a minivan or SUV, expect driving to become hazardous in these gusts. If high winds weren't enough, isolated severe storms also are in our forecast with damaging wind and hail the main threats. But listen for those tornado sirens, as isolated tornadoes also are possible. The National Weather Service's Peachtree City office said a cold front will move through north and central Georgia today, bringing showers and …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Winter weather is approaching. If you have to go out on the roads, follow these tips to stay safe.
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Thursday, January 17
Amid today’s forecasts calling for possible snow and ice, officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation say they are monitoring weather forecasts and road conditions and will respond accordingly and specifically target areas vulnerable to freezing, like hills, ramps, bridges and interchanges. GDOT officials on Thursday released several tips for drivers who have to hit the roads amid tonight’s wintry conditions. Drivers who have to navigate the roads amid the winter weather are urged to: Drivers can call 511 or visit www.georgia-navigator.com to get current information on road conditions. Georgia 511 is a free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information statewide, such as traffic conditions, incidents, …
A winter storm could switch widespread rain to snowflakes on Thursday, but little to no accumulations are expected in Smyrna-Vinings area and Cobb County, according The National Weather Service.
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Thursday, January 17
Winter storms are possible in Smyrna-Vinings and across north Georgia on Thursday and into Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service, which issued a winter storm watch for the area. Meteorologists say widespread rain should switch over to the white stuff sometime Thursday afternoon or evening, but the heaviest snowfall would be in the north Georgia mountains. The winter storm watch—in effect for Cobb and other counties from Thursday afternoon through Friday morning—means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Locations north of a line from Carrollton to Atlanta to Jefferson could see an inch or less of snow, while accumulations in the northeast and northwest Georgia …
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Meteorologists say the rain might not leave Cobb until Thursday night.
Cobb County could continue to see rain through most of Thursday, but today’s showers and the short-term forecast have led weather experts to issue a flood watch for north Georgia through the first part of Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch that will be in effect until Wednesday morning. Meteorologists say the widespread showers with periods of heavy rain are expected to occur during the watch. Rains have already made the area’s soil wet, which will help in producing runoff as the wet weather continues. The weather service says minor flooding in smaller creeks, streams and low-lying flood-prone areas are possible. Officials say a flood watch means there is the potential for flood based on the current forecasts…
Monday, January 14, 2013
The Smyrna-Vinings area is set for a wet week of cooler temperatures as a cold front moves into Georgia. Freezing temperatures could arrive next week.
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Monday, January 14
Following a warm weekend in the 70s, Georgia is set for rain, cooler temps and maybe even a blast of cold air from the north. A rainy Monday and Tuesday accompany cooler weather and a cold front, as it moves from out west to the east by midweek, according to The Weather Channel. It's not yet clear how far south the cold air would reach as the jet stream dips. Forecasters give Smyrna-Vinings a 100 percent chance of rain on Monday, when the high is expected to reach 56, and 80 percent chance on Tuesday with a high of 52, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are expected to taper off Wednesday and Thursday, as low temperatures dip to 37 and 32, respectively. Highs are forecast for the mid 50s. Current above-average temperatures …
Monday, December 24, 2012
The possibility of isolated severe thunderstorms is in the forecast for late Tuesday, and heavy rain will continue through Wednesday.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
Rainy weather on Monday will continue on Christmas Day, and some stormy conditions are a possibility for late Tuesday night. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert Monday indicating that a large band of severe thunderstorms will be making its way through north and central Georgia, most likely from late Christmas evening into the overnight and early morning hours on Wednesday. The NWS alert indicated that the main concern is the possibility of isolated tornadoes and damaging winds exceeding 60 mph. Tonight there is a chance of dense fog after 11 p.m. The metro Atlanta forecast calls for 100 percent rain on Tuesday and around 80 percent Wednesdsay. Highs are expected to reach the low 60s on Tuesday and the upper 50s by…
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