The last week of Eastern Standard Time will feel like spring and even a little summery in the East Cobb area.
The forecast from the National Weather Service calls for mild conditions, with cloudy and partly sunny skies during the week and rain likely over the weekend.
High temperatures on Monday and Tuesday will range from the low to mid-60s, with highs in the 70s or higher through the rest of the week and into next week.
It’ll be a little windy too at the start of the week, with occasional gusts of up to 20 mph. Highs on Wednesday and Thursday will be in the high 70s, and on Friday and Saturday they could reach into the 80s.
Thursday also the marks the start of some possible rain in the local forecast, with a 20-30 percent chance starting in the afternoon.
A 40 percent chance of rain is expected by Friday afternoon, with the likelihood of rain increasing over the weekend to a 60 to 80 percent chance.
Daylight Saving Time will start at 2 a.m. Sunday, with the time jumping ahead an hour at that time, and will last until Nov. 1.
With the start of DST, sunsets will range around 7:30 p.m. or a little later.
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The amount of snowfall forecast for Cobb County is turning out to be less than projected in this weekend’s winter storm, but very cold temperatures could make travel hazardous into Sunday morning.
Light flurries began falling in East Cobb mid Saturday morning, with little initial accumulation. The National Weather Service is forecasting that less than an inch of snow overall is expected as the precipitation continued through mid Saturday afternoon.
But dropping temperatures and high wind gusts not only will make it feel like below zero.
Some businesses and events were closed or canceled on Saturday, including Cobb County libraries and all Cobb County School District extracurricular events.
We’re starting to get some announcements about Sunday plans at churches, and will update them here:
Eastminster Presbyterian—Regular 9 and 11:15 am, as well as all scheduled activities will go ahead.
Mt. Zion United Methodist—All Sunday worship and activities canceled
Wesley Chapel United Methodist—All Sunday worship and activities canceled
St. Catherine’s Episcopal—All Sunday activities will take place, including 8:30 and 11 a.m. services
Eastside Church—All Sunday activities will take place, including 11 a.m. service
Grace Resurrection Methodist—11 a.m. worship will take place
Johnson Ferry Baptist—In-person services will take place at 10 and 11:30, no 8:30 service
East Cobb United Methodist—All Sunday worship and activities will take place
Mt. Bethel Church—In-person worship will take place at 11 a.m. only; all other services and activities are canceled
St. Andrew United Methodist—All Sunday worship and activities are canceled
Let us know about your church or other activities for Sunday, and send us any weather pictures: editor@eastcobbnews.com. If you see any downed tree or power lines or road issues, please let us know and we’ll s spread the word.
We haven’t heard anything from Cobb DOT or other sources about road or power issues on Saturday.
Cobb is in an extreme cold weather warning area from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday.
Saturday’s high is only in the mid 20s, with a low Saturday of around 13, and a wind chill factor of minus -3 degrees.
On Sunday, the sun will return with a high around 32, with also with a wind chill factor of minus -3 and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday night’s low will be around 20, and then a warming trend comes through the area early next week. Tuesday’s high is expected to be in the mid-50s.
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Cobb DOT crews are pretreating major roads on Friday as the county was added to a winter storm warning, and with the possibility of two inches of snow or more in the forecast.
Cobb County government said late Friday morning that the brine pretreating of more than 500 miles major roads will continue through early Saturday morning.
Cobb has been included in a winter storm watch area since Thursday. Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in Georgia for the second weekend in a row.
The Cobb County School District also announced Friday afternoon that all extracurricular activities scheduled for Saturday and Sunday have been canceled.
Also canceled was the Braves Fest fan event Saturday at Truist Park.
Cobb DOT director Drew Raessler said Friday that crews will be coming in at 3 a.m. Saturday to monitor the weather and “to respond to the weather as it comes.” The shifts will run 12 hours after that “until the worst of the weather passes,” he said.
For the second weekend in a row, those crews have been working around the clock. Last weekend’s ice storm did not result in any road closures, although there were some downed trees.
The National Weather Service has declared the winter storm warning period from 1 a.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Sunday.
Cobb DOT is urging motorists to avoid travel during this period, as roads are expected to become hazardous and possibly impassible in areas. The agency also wants the roads to be cleared so crews can work ahead of the storm as much as possible.
There’s a 20 percent chance of precipitation overnight Friday, and a 40 percent chance during the day Saturday,k with highs only in the mid-20s.
The Cobb area is expected to get up to two inches of snow, but more snow could fall in localized areas.
Cobb continues to be under a cold weather warning from 7 p.m. Friday to 10. a.m. Sunday.
With temperatures dropping into the low teens, there’s no ice, sleet or freezing rain in the forecast. But with wind chills the weather could feel like it’s below zero Saturday and into Sunday.
The low Saturday will reach around 12 degrees, but the wind chill could make it feel like it’s below zero in some areas.
Sunday will be sunny with a high of 32 and the low will also be the teens before a warming trend comes through the area early next week. Tuesday’s high is expected to be in the mid-50s.
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Another weekend, another winter storm is in the forecast for Cobb County.
The National Weather Service has extended a winter storm watch area to include Cobb from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Sunday.
According to the NWS forecast, up to two inches of snow is possible in some areas, and wind gusts could be as strong as 35 mph.
“Bridges and overpasses could become slick and hazardous,” according to a message from Cobb government Thursday afternoon.
“Residents are urged to delay travel if possible and use extreme caution if travel is necessary.”
Cobb government spokesman Ross Cavitt told East Cobb News Thursday afternoon that Cobb DOT is “working on getting crews on standby” for possible treatment of roads, “and we’ll discuss brining or anything tomorrow [Friday] morning.”
An extreme cold watch also in effect for the same time period, as temperatures in most of north Georgia could drop below zero with the wind chill.
Friday’s high will be much like Thursday’s, in the mid-40s, but there’s a 20-30 percent chance of precipitation in the Cobb and metro Atlanta area from Friday night into Saturday.
Friday’s low will be around 20, and Saturday’s high is expected to reach only into the mid-20s.
The weather will clear out on Saturday afternoon, but temperatures are expected to fall into the low teens, and possibly lower, with high wind gusts (up to 35 mph in some areas) making it feel like it’s 10 below zero.
Sunday will be sunny with a high of 32 and low back into the teens before a warming trend comes through the area early next week.
By Tuesday the highs are forecast into the high 40s, and there’s a chance of rain Wednesday before sunny weather returns for the rest of the week.
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An East Cobb News reader-submitted photo of a fallen tree at Indian Hills Country Club.
As roads are clearing around Cobb County on Monday, many activities and business will be back to usual on Tuesday.
The Cobb County School District announced late Monday morning that all Tuesday classes and activities will resume as scheduled.
The same goes for Marietta City Schools and most private schools.
The district said in a statement that “after overnight monitoring of our schools and consultation with Cobb Emergency Services, conditions are expected to be safe for travel and school tomorrow.”
Cobb County government said that all major reads Cobb DOT crews have been treating and monitoring are open, but that “residents are urged to use caution on neighborhood and secondary roads, as road temperatures across the county remain below freezing.”
If you do get out today—and you’re asked to avoid travel if possible—use caution on neighborhood streets and in parking lots which may have some ice and in particular black ice.
Cobb DOT said the storm caused some falling power lines and trees, and that 29 trees around the county blocking roads had to be removed.
All Cobb government offices, including courts and libraries, also will resume their regular schedules Tuesday.
The rain from Winter Storm Fern ended mid-evening on Sunday but temperatures dropped into the 20s overnight, and Monday’s high is only around freezing.
Winds also are high on Monday, with gusts as high as 30 mph. A cold weather advisory will be in effect in Cobb from 8 p.m. Monday to 9 a.m. Tuesday.
The sun will remain this week but it will continue to be cold, with Monday’s lows possibly falling into the low teens and Tuesday’s high in the high 30s.
Reported power outages in the East Cobb area were rare and sporadic; Cobb EMC is reporting a few outages near the Catholic Church of St. Ann and in the East Piedmont Road area and has sent crews with an estimated restoration time of mid-afternoon Monday.
If you have any other information or photos/videos to share of storm damage, get in touch: editor@eastcobbnews.com.
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A reader in the Wellington Forest neighborhood (off Murdock Road) sent us this photo of his deck that he took Sunday morning, after the first wave of Winter Storm Fern came through East Cobb.
He said the measured ice accumulation was around an eighth of an inch, and that amount is similar to what’s been reported in this part of metro Atlanta.
Heavier amounts are being reported in northeast Georgia, so we were spared far worse.
As of this writing there are no road closures or downed tree or power lines in the East Cobb area that we know of; if you know otherwise, let us know: editor@eastcobbnews.com.
Some stores, restaurants and businesses are open Sunday, but you’re best advised to contact them for their hours.
At the bottom of this post are some local openings/delays/closures for Monday.
Cobb government is asking residents to stay off the roads if possible so DOT trucks can continue treating major roads (totaling 500 miles) before more serious icing occurs Sunday night.
Again, Cobb county government and schools are closed on Monday, and most private schools in East Cobb also have called off all classes and activities on Monday. Among them are Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, which announced the news this way:
Highs today have been in the low 40s, but Cobb is included in a cold weather advisory from 4 a.m. Monday until 10 a.m. Monday.
Rain is continuing through Sunday evening, and then freezing temperatures will continue through Monday and into Tuesday, with wind chills possibly hovering around zero.
Low temperatures Sunday night are forecast to be around 20 degrees, with a slight chance of showers and patchy fog.
As Monday daylight breaks, it will be partly cloudy, then sunny, but highs are expected to be only around 32 degrees.
Monday night will be as cold as it has been in a long while, in the low teens, with clear skies.
Tuesday will be sunny and cold, also in the high 30s, with lows in the low 20s, and Wednesday will be similar.
High temperatures may not get above 40 degrees all week.
East Cobb News will have a new post on Sunday as the storm comes through, and as we are able to update should there be power outages affecting us as well.
Monday openings/delays/closings
Here’s a partial list of what some businesses and other organizations have decided to do Monday, and we’ll have a fresh updated list in a Monday post:
Montrose Animal Hospital—Delayed opening, hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Righeous ‘Que—Closed
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church—Closed; all activities canceled
Burn Boot Camp—Classes from 4:45-9:45 a.m. canceled; child care open 12-6:30 p.m.
Rise Coffee and Tea—Closed
Club Pilates Merchants Walk and East Cobb—Early morning classes canceled
StandUp Family Medicine—Closed
East Cobb Pediatrics—Closed
Tritt Animal Hospital—Opening at 12:30 p.m.
LGE Community Credit Union–Opening at 11 a.m.
élon Salon–Opening at 11 a.m.
Celebree School East Cobb—Closed
Andretti Indoor Karting—Closed
Apricot Lane Boutique—Closed
East Cobb/Northeast Cobb YMCA—Both branches are delaying openings to 12 p.m.
Dentistry at East Piedmont—Closed
Soma Studio—Morning classes canceled
Lassiter Animal Hospital—Delayed opening to 10 a.m.
Abbadabba’s—Closed
Credit Union of Georgia–Delayed opening at 11 a.m.
Stretch Zone—Closed
Sculpted Body Studio—First classes at 9:30 a.m.
Orangetheory Fitness—First classes at 11:15 a.m.
East Cobb Prep—Closed
Delta Community Credit Union–Closed
Milan Eye Center–Closed
Again, if you have photos, videos to share, as well as details of any road or debris issues, send them to us and we’ll add them to our coverage: editor@eastcobbnews.com.
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The Cobb County School District has announced that all classes and activities are canceled on Monday. Here’s the full statement:
This decision follows an update from the National Weather Service issued Saturday afternoon, as well as from the Governor’s office, which forecasts dangerous conditions for Monday morning. They anticipate the possibility of significant ice accumulation, dangerous driving conditions, high winds, and dangerously low temperatures.
While all schools and district offices are closed, annual operational staff should consult theReporting to Work on Inclement Weather Days directionsfrom Human Resources or your supervisor. In any case, no team member should attempt to report to work if the route is unsafe.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as needed on Monday.
Stay tuned to CTLS Parent, your school’s website, and our social media feeds for the very latest updates.
Original post, 1:40 p.m.
We’re going to keep everything related to Saturday’s ice storm coverage on this post. More recent information will be posted at the top; please scroll down for more detailed information on closings, the forecast, etc.
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For the time being, the National Weather Service is forecasting that the Cobb area can expect to get between a quarter-inch to a half-inch of ice accumulations.
Many businesses closed Saturday altogether, and just about everything scheduled for Sunday—including church worship services—are canceled or are going online.
Cobb government, as we noted Friday, will be closed through Monday, including courts. The Cobb County School District has not updated its notice on Thursday that it will be making a decision about Monday classes and activities until Sunday afternoon.
Winds are already gusting too, up to 25 mph in some places locally, according to the NWS, hastening the chance of downed trees and power lines.
The rain/freezing rain will continue through Saturday night and into early Sunday, with a 100 percent, chance, and Saturday’s low around 30.
Sunday’s high will be only in the high 30s, with a 70-100 percent chance of rain/freezing rain. That will taper off to a 40 percent chance Saturday night, with lows dropping into the high 20s.
That’s the danger zone in the forecast, going into Monday morning. Although the sun will return on Monday, the high may not go above freezing, and low temperatures when you wake up could be in the teens. Wind chills could make conditions feel below zero.
Residents should have finalized plans for sheltering in place at least through Monday, with enough food and water for a few days, as well as extra blankets and related measures to stay warm should the power go out.
In case of power outages . . .
Utility companies also have set up outage channels to provide information and take outage reports from customers.
East Cobb News will have a new post on Sunday as the storm comes through, and as we are able to update should there be power outages affecting us as well.
More church closings
We included some churches in a post above that announced Friday they were canceling or holding services online, and since then we’ve heard from a few more. If there are online services, check the church website, Facebook or YouTube channels for times and details:
Chattahoochee Baptist Church—Sunday service canceled
Cumberland Community Church—Sunday in-person services canceled; online service at 10 a.m.
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church—Sunday in-person service canceled; online worship at 11 a.m.
Mt. Zion UMC—Sunday services canceled; 11 a.m. live online worship (unless there’s a power outage)
Catholic Church of St. Ann—Sunday and Monday Masses canceled
Episcopal Church of the Annunciation—Sunday and Monday activities canceled
Piedmont Road Church of Christ—Sunday services canceled
Mount Paran Church of God North—Sunday services canceled
Grace Resurrection Methodist Church—Sunday service canceled
Zion Baptist Church–Sunday services and activities canceled
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Cobb DOT crews roll out trucks Friday for pre-brining treatment on major reads. Cobb DOT screengrab
Cobb DOT crews will begin to treat major roads in the county before Winter Storm Fern makes its way through the Southeast Saturday.
Cobb County was added to a ice storm warning area Friday, with a quarter-inch to an inch of ice possible through north and central Georgia.
Some forecast maps have East Cobb in an area with ice accumulations projected to be between a quarter-inch and a half-inch.
Rain is expected to begin falling by Saturday evening and will continue through the weekend as temperatures fall below freezing.
The warning period begins Saturday at 1 p.m. and continues to 10 a.m. Monday, with the brunt of the storm coming through late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
Many events have been canceled and church and government closures have been announced, some through all day Monday.
Cobb County School District extracurricular events have been called off for Saturday and Sunday and a decision on Monday classes and activities is expected by Sunday afternoon.
Citizens are asked to complete their pre-storm preparations, including food shopping, fueling and safety measures, by Saturday morning.
Cobb DOT director Drew Raessler said Friday that brine pre-treating will take place on major roads first, with the priority to have to those routes available for first responders answering service calls and for road and utility crews to do cleanup work.
Cobb officials said Friday that brining will begin on Saturday, with round-the-clock maintenance crews on hand until the roads are passable.
As the ice accumulates Saturday into Sunday, Raessler said, the roads will then be treated with a salt-gravel mix “throughout the night, and they will be working 24 hours, until the weather breaks.”
With ice accumulations and wind gusts likely to contribute to power outages and downed trees, “being able to keep those roads open is especially important,” he said.
Cobb DOT will be using a new brining machine that can pump out 10,000 gallons of brine an hour, increasing the available supply significantly. The department also will be employing portable road temperature sensors to supplement stationary sensors to help determine where to apply necessary treatment.
“Stay home if you don’t need to get out,” said J.D. Lorens, the Cobb DOT deputy director. “Don’t put yourself in a position where you have to be rescued from a local road.”
The Cobb Emergency Management Agency said in a social media posting Friday that “many side streets, subdivisions, private drives, etc., will not be treated so the risk of sliding off the road or being in an accident is still very high.”
Saturday’s high will be in the low 40s, and temperatures will begin dropping by late afternoon as the precipitation arrives.
There’s a 100 percent chance of rain and freezing rain Saturday night, with lows in the high 20s.
Overnight Sunday is when the storm is forecast to make its way through Cobb. Another 100 percent chance of rain is on tap for Sunday, with highs only in the high 30s.
The chance of rain will drop to 50 percent by Sunday night, but so will the temperatures, with lows in the low 20s to high teens.
Monday will be sunny and clear, with highs around 32, and lows could drop into the single-digits Monday night.
Tuesday also will be sunny but not much warmer, with highs in the mid 30s and lows around 20.
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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church will be having online only worship on Sunday.
We’ll be updating this post Friday into Saturday as closings/cancellations/postponements are announced due to Winter Storm Fern.
If you have an announcement to add to this list, let us know and we’ll add it here: e-mail editor@eastcobbnews.com, or text/call 404-219-4278.
PLEASE DO NOT send your announcement through a social media direct message tool. We don’t monitor those accounts 24/7 and we’d hate to miss it that way.
We’ll have a separate post later Friday on the latest weather forecast and an update on road conditions and other preparations.
The latest from the National Weather Service is that that worst of the rain/sleet/ice will be coming overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.
A winter storm watch will be in effect in Cobb from 1 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Monday, with the possibility of significant amounts of ice.
An ice storm warning has been declared for much of northeast Georgia but has not yet extended to metro Atlanta.
Still Going On-Saturday
Before we get to what’s closed or is going online, here’s one major event this weekend that is still going on: The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy’s Polar Bear Run early Saturday morning. Race packets can be picked up until 6:30 p.m. Friday at Big Peach Running Co. (1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite C).
Congregation Etz Chaim will be open Saturday for Shabbat services and Kiddush lunch, but the facility will be closed on Saturday. There will be no religious school and Minyan will be via Zoom only.
Closed/Cancelled/Rescheduled
Cobb Government/Courts
All county government offices, facilities and courts will be closed starting at 6 p.m. Saturday and will remain closed through Monday, as will Cobb and Douglas Public Health facilities.
Libraries
The Cobb County Public Library System announced early Friday afternoon that all branches will be closed and activities canceled Sunday and Monday.
Senior Services
Cobb Senior Services locations and activities for Monday, including the Tim D. Lee Senior Center in East Cobb, have been canceled.
Marietta City Schools events after noon on Saturday have been canceled.
The Walker School campus on Allgood Road will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, and both campuses of Kennesaw State University will close at 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday.
Churches/Faith Communities
Late Thursday/early Friday a few churches announced they were switching to online-only services and events this weekend or cancelling them altogether. Check the church/synagogue website or social media channels for service times and other updates.
They include Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Mt. Bethel Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Unity North Church. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Holy Family Catholic Church, East Cobb UMC, St. Andrew UMC, Piedmont Church and Pilgrimage United Church of Christ.
Businesses
The Three-13 Salon and Spa on Canton Road is saying for now it’s open this weekend (Friday-Saturday 8a-9p and Sunday 12-7p) but is asking customers to text/call for updates and appointments at 770-426-0313.
Peach Out Power Yoga (3162 Johnson Ferry Road) also is holding all scheduled weekend classes at this time and waiving cancellation and late fees through Monday for those who can’t attend.
The Club Pilates studios on Shallowford Road and Merchants Walk announced they will be closed Sunday and Monday.
The School of Rock East Cobb is closed Saturday, and will follow the Cobb school district decision about Monday classes/activities.
The Good Mews cat shelter on Robinson Road will be open for adoptions Saturday 10-4, but will be closed on Sunday.
The Challise and Co. salon and spa (3534 Canton Road) will be closed on Saturday.
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Cobb County and metro Atlanta have been included in a winter storm watch that could bring thick layers of ice, freezing rain, sleet and snow.
Wednesday’s watch area that included North Georgia was expanded by the National Weather Service Thursday at 2 p.m., and after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency.
The watch period is from 1 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Monday; the state of emergency through the entire state extends through Thursday.
The potential for dangerous ice accumulations is the overriding concern, and local and state officials are urging citizens to prepare for the worst—impassable roads, power outages and bone-chilling temperatures.
The latest NWS forecast has Cobb with a heightened chance of getting at least a quarter-inch of ice, and some areas in the watch area could get a half-inch or more.
Stores already are being swamped with shoppers loading up on food and other necessities; the worst of the weather in the Cobb area is being forecast for Saturday evening and overnight into Sunday morning.
The Cobb County School District said all Saturday and Sunday extracurricular activities have been rescheduled, and a decision on holding Monday classes and activities will be made by Sunday afternoon.
A few closures, cancellations and delays in events are being announced; East Cobb News will have a separate post on local closures when those are announced as well.
Cobb County government said in a release that Cobb DOT officials will hold a press briefing Friday morning to detail plans, as well as provide updates on road closures.
“Most of the storm’s impact is expected to involve icy conditions, which can be especially challenging to address,” the Cobb statement said.
“Drivers are urged to avoid travel if roads become slick, both for their safety and to give crews the best opportunity to stay ahead of deteriorating conditions.”
Cobb Police have also posted a social media message urging motorists “if you can stay home: Do it. Pajamas. Couch. Zero shame.” But “If you HAVE to drive: Please drive slow and watch our video for tips from one of our Police EVOC instructors as he gives tips on how to actually drive in snow and ice without ending up in the ditch.”
Citizens are encouraged to finish their preparations before the weekend, to cancel or adjust plans and to prepare to get emergency alerts and for the possibility of being without power.
Utility companies also have set up outage channels to provide information and take outage reports from customers.
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The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for most of North Georgia.
The watch period begins at 1 a.m. Saturday and continues through 10 a.m. Monday.
Although Cobb is not included in the watch area it’s close to it, and county government officials are urging residents to make preparations for the weekend.
The NWS forecast is calling for snow and sleet accumulations up to four inches in some part of the affect storm area, and up to a quarter-inch of ice accumulations.
High temperatures around 50 will continue through Friday afternoon, according to the forecast, with temperatures falling to near freezing on Friday night, with a 50 percent chance of showers forecast.
More showers are expected Saturday, with a “wintry mix” possible in the Cobb and metro Atlanta area, and with highs only around 40.
Saturday’s low could get into the high 20s, with a 100 percent chance of rain expected.
Sunday’s weather will be similar, with an 80 percent chance of rain and highs only around 40, and lows Sunday night dipping into the teens.
Cobb has not issued any further weather or transportation information Wednesday, but the Cobb Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to use the following checklist to prepare for the weather:
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Cobb government said Tuesday that plans are being put in place to prepare for a major winter storm that is forecast for this weekend to include most of north Georgia.
A social media message about those preparations said that “forecasters believe some form of winter weather could fall over Cobb County this weekend, with a good chance it may be ice.”
The National Weather Service is forecasting a large storm to cut across the lower Midwest, Kentucky and Tennessee and into the mid-Atlantic by the weekend.
“There is significant uncertainty on the track and intensity of this storm system and the forecast should be monitored closely this week,” the NWS forecast said.
Locally, a wintry mix is being forecast for north Georgia and the metro Atlanta area in a window from Friday night through Sunday.
While high temperatures through most of the week are expected to reach into the low 50s, lows from Saturday-Monday night could dip into the low 20s.
Precipitation is forecast for Saturday and Sunday, according to the forecast. In the Cobb area, there’s a 90 percent chance of rain during the day Saturday and 100 percent Saturday night.
The rain is forecast to drop to a 30 percent chance by Sunday night, but lows could fall into the teens.
Cobb DOT is urging motorists to be prepared to adjust weekend plans, complete weekend errands early, if possible and keep weather apps and information sources updated.
“The forecast could change, but there’s nothing wrong with preparing early,” the Cobb government message said.
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It was warm enough to play catch at East Cobb Park Sunday, but cold, windy weather will be around through the middle of the week.
The first part of this week is going feel like the winter.
A freeze warning is in effect for Cobb County and much of north Georgia Monday morning as a cold front moves through the Deep South.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City said the freeze warning will be in effect from 1 a.m. Monday through 10 a.m. Monday, as temperatures could dip below freezing.
Combined with wind gusts of around 30 mph, conditions will feel like they’re a good bit below zero.
Monday’s high will be only around 40, with some sunny skies.
Monday night will be colder, with lows in the mid- to low-20s, according to the forecast, with highs reaching around 50.
The skies will be clear and sunny, but wind gusts could be as high as 25 mph.
A freeze watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday, with highs on Veterans Day forecast to be in the high 40s.
By Wednesday the weather we’ve been enjoying will start to return, with sunny skies and highs in the low 60s. The lows will be in the low 40s, and this pattern will continue through the end of the week.
Saturday’s high is expected to be in the low 70s, and Sunday’s in the high 60s, when a chance of rain will move into the area.
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We went from Indian summer to an early winter within the span of a week or so.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a frost advisory for Saturday morning for much of NorthG Georgia, including Cobb County.
The advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Saturday, as temperatures are expected to hover around the freezing mark.
“Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation,” according to the advisory. “Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. Some counties in the Advisory may only have frost in isolated, sheltered locales.”
Friday’s overnight low is expected to be in the low 30s, as clear weather moves into the East Cobb area after some rain earlier this week.
Friday’s high is around 60, and similar highs will be in effect through the weekend, all with sunny skies.
Overnight lows Saturday-Monday will be around 40.
By Tuesday, warmer weather will return, with sunny skies and highs in the high 60s, warming up to near 70 by Thursday of next week.
Lows through the end of next week are expected to be in the mid 40s.
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Kids chasing a soccer ball at East Cobb Park Sunday, dancing between some raindrops along the way. ECN photo.
That chill in the air that came through last weekend in the East Cobb area is going to stay for a while.
So will the chance of rain before Halloween arrives on Friday.
We had steady rain overnight Monday and it’s in the forecast for the rest of the day today, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Light rain and a mist are forecast for much of the day Monday, with high temperatures expected only in the low 50s.
Showers are likely to continue into Monday evening, with lows dipping into the high 40s.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be a bit warmer, with highs in the high 50s, with a reduced chance of rain and lows also in the high 40s.
The rain is expected to clear through by Friday, as the sun returns for trick-or-treat. Highs are expected near 60 on Friday, and it’s going to get colder still, with lows dropping into the high 30s.
Warmer temperatures are in the forecast for the weekend, sunny and highs in the low 60s Saturday and Sunday, and lows in the 40s.
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Earlier this week we took a late afternoon break at East Cobb Park, which in the summer you know what that means: A very high chance of a thunderstorm breaking out.
And there was no doubt about that a few minutes upon arriving, when the skies opened up, and everyone there was quickly drenched.
The rain didn’t last long, and it felt great, after some stuffy conditions during the week.
But the late summer heat is back, and will be with us for most of next week, as sun, humidity and high temperatures are in the forecast.
High temperatures will be in the high 80s to low 90s through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, with lows in the low 70s.
The conditions will also be dry, with a slight chance of thunderstorms. But the chances of more rain will increase toward the latter part of next week, with a 30 percent chance on Thursday and a 50 percent chance on Friday and Saturday.
Highs will be in the low to mid 80s during that stretch, and by next weekend, the rain is expected to clear, with highs again in the low to mid 80s.
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The National Weather Service has extended the advisory, including Cobb County, until 8 p.m. Tuesday, as “1 to 4 inch totals with isolated totals up to 5 inches have already been observed within the watch area since Saturday.
“Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches with isolated higher amounts up to 6 inches remain possible through Tuesday
evening.”
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Cobb County is in a flood watch through Monday night.
The Natioal Weather Service in Peachtree City issued the watch for most of Georgia this morning through 8 p.,m. on Monday, as a major thunderstorm system is moving through the Deep South.
Rainfall amounts of between 1-3 inches are expected Sunday and Monday, and higher amounts of up to 5 inches could lead to flash flooding through Monday morning.
Flooding could occur in low-lying areas, especially near rivers, streams and creeks and in areas with drainage areas.
There’s a 50 percent chance of rain today in the Cobb area, mostly until the mid-afternoon. High temperatures are expected in the mid 70s, with lows in the low 60s.
The rain will taper off Sunday night into Monday morning, the first day of school in Cobb County, with a 40 percent chance of rain, mostly after 2 p.m. Highs also will be in the mid 70s during the day, and the rain is expected to pick up Monday night into Tuesday.
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Temperatures reached 100 degrees in the Atlanta area on Tuesday, and while there will be some cooling off into the weekend, the weather will remain uncomfortably hot.
The National Weather Service has extended a heat advisory until 8 p.m. Wednesday for most of north and central Georgia, including Cobb County.
A heat advisory issued when high temperatures and high humidity combine to form dangerous conditions for some individuals, including heat-related illnesses.
Heat indexes have surpassed 100 degrees in the area on Monday and Tuesday, and are expected to reach triple-digits again on Wednesday as some storms move in.
Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Wednesday, with patchy fog expected in the early daylight hours.
The highs Wednesday will be around 90 with a heat index of 99 expected. The chance of rain is 80 percent, in particular after 5 p.m., with lows in the mid 70s.
On Thursday, more rain and storms are in the forecast, with more patchy fog again in around 8 a.m., and more stormy weather again after 2 p.m. Chance of rain also is 80 percent.
The highs Thursday will be around 90, with a heat index of around 99.
Friday’s forecast calls for rain in the morning and in the evening—a 70 percent chance—with highs in the low 90s.
The temperatures will cool on Saturday to highs in the low 80s and an 80 percent chance of rain. On Sunday, the highs will be around 80, also with rain, a 60 percent chance.
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The middle of July continues with extreme heat in the forecast, as indexes once again will be tipping toward the century mark.
The combination of high temperatures and humidity is expected to break into triple figures early this week, but it’s going to be hot and humid for longer than that.
Monday’s heat index is forecast to be at 99, according to the National Weather Service, and on Tuesday it’s expected to get to 100.
There is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday-Thursday, which will provide some relief, but not much.
Highs for those days will be in the low-to-mid 90s, with lows dropping into the mid 70s in the evenings.
The later part of the week and the weekend are expected to be the same, with a 30-50 percent chance of rain from Friday through Sunday, and highs in the mid 90s.
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