Severe Weather Preparedness Week Underway in Georgia, Thunderstorm Safety Tips for Monday

This week is severe weather week in Georgia. Today, Monday Feb. 2 – Friday Feb. 6.

Today’s focus is Day 1 (Feb. 2): Thunderstorm Safety. Thunderstorms can produce dangerous conditions in a short amount of time, including damaging straight-line winds, large hail, torrential rain, and frequent lightning. Even storms that don’t appear severe at first can quickly intensify, so having a plan and staying weather-aware is key.

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Flood Watch Continues for Northwest Georgia, Including Chattooga County, Through 8 PM Saturday

A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Saturday for Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as periods of moderate to heavy rainfall keep flash flooding a concern into the afternoon and evening.

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