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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Freeze Watch issued for North Georgia: Blast of colder air expected
The Brief A Freeze Watch is issued for parts of central and North Georgia, warning of sub-freezing temperatures that could harm crops and sensitive vegetation. The advisory covers areas along and north of Interstate 85, with forecast lows between 28 and 32 degrees, affecting multiple counties. Warmer temperatures are expected later in the week, but isolated thunderstorms may occur Thursday and Friday, with clearer skies by the weekend. ATLANTA - Despite the unusually warm weather last week, the cold temperatures are not yet done with North Georgia. A Freeze Watch was issued for portions of central and North Georgia from late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning, warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops and sensitive vegetation. What we know The advisory, released Monday afternoon, includes areas along and north of Interstate 85, covering cities such as Rome, Dalton, Cartersville, Blairsville, and Carrollton. Forecast lows are expected to range between 28 and 32 degrees in affected counties. "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," the National Weather Service wrote in its alert. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Counties under the Freeze Watch include: Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, Paulding, Haralson, Carroll, and Heard. Timeline The Freeze Watch is in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday and includes counties across northwest, north-central, northeast, and west-central Georgia. Local perspective In the northwest Georgia region, including cities like Trenton and Summerville, clear skies Tuesday night will allow temperatures to fall to around 31 degrees, with widespread frost expected early Wednesday. Similar conditions are forecast for the extreme north Georgia mountains, where lows could dip to 29 degrees. Meanwhile, weather in the Atlanta area will remain sunny and dry through midweek, with a low of 39 degrees Tuesday night and a high near 67 on Wednesday. What's next Warmer temperatures are expected to return later in the week, but unsettled weather could bring isolated to scattered thunderstorms to north and central Georgia Thursday and Friday. Rain chances are highest Thursday night, with a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms forecast across much of the state. By the weekend, skies are expected to clear again, with sunny conditions and highs in the 60s and 70s returning across Georgia. The Source The details in this article come from original forecasting by the FOX 5 Storm Team and the National Weather Service.
CBS News
27-01-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Frosty overnight temps in San Francisco Bay Area to give way to possible rain Friday
The Bay Area is in for several days of cold overnight and morning temperatures during a Freeze Watch that will give way to the strong possibility of some moderate rain later in the week. Starting Monday morning and running through at least Thursday, lows in the lower to mid-30s will blanket the region's inland valleys, while lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s will dominate the coastal regions, according to the National Weather Service. ⚠️ A Freeze Watch is in effect from 1 AM Tuesday through 9 AM Thursday for most inland areas! The cold temperatures will cause hazardous conditions for unsheltered populations and those without access to adequate heating. Protect people, pets, plants, and pipes! #CAwx #BayAreaWX — NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 26, 2025 People can expect frost advisories and freeze warnings to varying degrees throughout the Bay Area until the end of the work week. The temperatures will be low enough to present a hazard to homeless populations, as well as pets and plants left outside. On Friday, conditions are expected to shift towards rain, according to the Weather Service, and the first batch of precipitation should fall on Friday and last into Saturday, with the forecast calling for about .25 inches in the North Bay and falling off to lower amounts in most other places. 🌧️Rain returns to the region on Friday and continues through the early part of next week, with significant rainfall possible. Confidence in rain amounts is low at this time, so follow us for forecast updates! #CAwx — NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) January 27, 2025 Cold and dry conditions will prevail along the north coast for most of this week, as well, with cold weather advisories expected for areas around Ukiah, Willits and east of Fort Bragg. Also, the chances of fog will increase Tuesday night and Wednesday and overnight lows and wind-chills are expected in the upper 20s for southern Mendocino and Lake counties Monday night and Tuesday morning. Rain will return to the north coast starting Friday, with the largest 24-hour totals expected in Del Norte County and the least amount expected in Lake County, which might get just a tenth of an inch or so by Friday evening. After Friday, north coast conditions are expected to trend wetter, with more robust rainfall and the slight possibility of water level rise in rivers, streams and creeks.
