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September 6, 2026

Heat And Severe Storms Possible Today, Cooler For Labor Day

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A Heat Advisory remains in effect today across much of North and Central Georgia as another hot and humid afternoon is expected. In Chattooga County, the high will reach around 95 degrees, with the heat index potentially climbing to around 102.

September 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory In Effect Today As Temperatures Climb Into Upper 90s

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Dangerous late-summer heat will continue across Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today, with the National Weather Service keeping a Heat Advisory in effect until 8 PM this evening.

September 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Red Cross Urges Georgians To Prepare During National Preparedness Month

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September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross of Georgia is encouraging families to use the month to make sure they are ready when emergencies strike.

August 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Training Gives Residents Skills To Help When Disaster Strikes

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When tornadoes, flooding, severe storms or other emergencies strike, firefighters, law enforcement officers and medical crews can quickly find themselves responding to multiple emergencies at the same time. That is where trained community volunteers can become an important part of the response.

August 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Pleasant Today, Storm Chances Increase Later This Week

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Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia will enjoy another mostly dry and pleasant late-summer day today, but showers and thunderstorms will make a return later this week.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools On Two-Hour Delay Following Overnight Power Outages

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Chattooga County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, Friday, August 21, due to a power outage affecting the Lyerly area.

The delay comes after thunderstorms moved through Northwest Georgia overnight, leaving multiple widespread power outages across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Georgia Power is reporting numerous outages across the region this morning, with one of the largest outages affecting the Lyerly area.

The overnight storms brought heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds to portions of Northwest Georgia, resulting in power interruptions as residents began their Friday morning.

Because of the outage in Lyerly, Chattooga County School System officials made the decision to delay the start of school by two hours.

Parents, students and school employees should plan for school operations to begin two hours later than the normal Friday schedule.

Georgia Power crews are working to restore electricity to affected customers across Chattooga and Floyd counties.

Residents should use caution around any downed trees or power lines and should never approach or attempt to move a downed electrical line.

WZQZ News will continue to provide updates on the power outages and any additional schedule changes as information becomes available.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Strong Storms Possible As Triple-Digit Heat Index Returns

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Hot and humid weather will take center stage across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Thursday, August 20, with the National Weather Service also watching for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms later in the day and overnight.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny And Hot Today, Storm Chances Increase Late This Week

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A stretch of somewhat drier air will make the mid-August heat a little more tolerable across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but temperatures will remain firmly in the 90s before rain and thunderstorm chances begin increasing later this week.

August 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues Monday With Strong Storms Possible In North Georgia

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Dangerous heat will remain the biggest weather concern across Northwest Georgia today, but forecasters are also watching the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms to move into North Georgia later Monday evening.

August 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dangerous Heat Continues For Northwest Georgia

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Dangerous summer heat will remain the main weather concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Monday, with heat index values climbing above 100 degrees and the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms developing across far North Georgia Monday afternoon and evening.