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October 8, 2026

Chattooga High Revising Severe Weather Procedures After Safety Review

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Chattooga County Schools will revise severe weather procedures at Chattooga High School after consulting with a Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency security specialist.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tropical System Could Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Northwest Georgia This Weekend

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Northwest Georgia will remain dry and warm through Friday, but forecasters are closely watching a tropical system in the Gulf that could bring significant rainfall, gusty winds and thunderstorms to the region this weekend.

The National Weather Service says Tropical Depression Nine has formed in the Gulf, although considerable uncertainty remains concerning its eventual track and the extent of its impacts on Georgia.

For Thursday, Chattooga County can expect sunny skies with a high near 87 degrees. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low around 58.

Friday will remain mostly sunny with a high near 85, but conditions could begin changing Friday night as moisture associated with the tropical system moves northward. A slight chance of showers develops after 2 AM.

Rain chances increase to 50% Saturday, with a high near 75. Showers become likely Saturday night, when thunderstorms will also be possible and rain chances increase to 70%.

Showers are likely again Sunday, with thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Sunday’s high will be near 74 degrees, with a 70% chance of precipitation.

The National Weather Service says current projections indicate one to three inches of rainfall could fall across portions of north and central Georgia, although amounts will depend heavily on the eventual track of the tropical system.

Forecasters say sustained winds around 15 mph with gusts potentially reaching 25 to 30 mph are also possible. Heavy rainfall could produce localized flash flooding and rises along rivers, creeks and streams.

There could also be a tornado threat depending on the system’s eventual track and strength.

Forecasters emphasize that considerable uncertainty remains regarding the timing, location and intensity of the system. Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as the weekend approaches.

Conditions should gradually improve early next week as the tropical system weakens and a drier air mass moves into the region.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Columbus Day

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

October 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Adds Ford Broncos For Off-Road Emergency Response

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The Georgia State Patrol is adding a different type of vehicle to its familiar fleet of patrol cars and SUVs — Ford Broncos equipped for off-road emergency response.

September 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Unseasonably Warm Finish To September Before Stormy Weekend

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Chattooga County will close out September with sunshine and temperatures well above normal, but a major change in the weather pattern is expected by the weekend.

The National Weather Service says Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Winds will be light, becoming southeast around 5 mph during the afternoon. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 61.

Forecasters say Wednesday’s temperatures across the region will run approximately 8 to 12 degrees above normal for the final day of September.

The warm weather continues Thursday with sunshine and a high near 90. Friday could be even warmer, with a high near 91 before moisture begins returning to the area. A 30% chance of showers develops Friday afternoon, increasing to 50% Friday night.

A much wetter pattern is expected for the weekend.

The chance of rain increases to 70% Saturday, with showers likely and thunderstorms possible during the afternoon. Rain chances climb to 80% Saturday night and Sunday.

The National Weather Service says Sunday will need to be watched for the possibility of stronger thunderstorms as a weather system moves through the region. Forecasters caution that details concerning the strength of the storms could change as the weekend gets closer.

Heavy rainfall could also become a concern. Current guidance indicates several inches of rain could be possible from Friday into early next week, potentially creating a risk of flash flooding in parts of north Georgia.

Temperatures will turn noticeably cooler behind the system. Sunday’s high is forecast near 78, followed by highs around 76 Monday and 74 Tuesday.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sunny, Warmer Weather Tuesday Before Rain Chances Return This Weekend

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Sunshine and warmer temperatures are expected across Chattooga County Tuesday as dry high pressure remains in control of the weather.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Wednesday Weather — Cooler Air Arrives, Storms Possible

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After several days of summerlike heat, Northwest Georgia will finally get its first real taste of fall today, but the change in temperatures could come with showers and thunderstorms.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

NWS: Wet Microburst Caused Trion Storm Damage, Winds May Have Reached 60-70 MPH

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The damaging storm that struck Trion Monday afternoon was not a tornado, according to the National Weather Service, but rather a downburst, likely a wet microburst, capable of producing winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Continue Today Before Cooler Fall Weather Arrives

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Another hot and unsettled day is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but a significant change toward more seasonable late-September weather is on the way.

September 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Damage Reported Across Trion Monday Evening

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Trion residents are cleaning up this morning following a strong thunderstorm that caused widespread damage across the town Monday evening.

Trion Police Chief David Gilleland told WZQZ News Monday night that the damage was extensive, with numerous trees and limbs brought down across town.

Damage was reported in front of Mount Vernon Mills and along Simmons Street, Town Hall Drive, Marsh Avenue and Pine Street, as well as several other locations. Crews had already cleared the area in front of the mill when Gilleland spoke with WZQZ shortly before 7:45 PM.

One of the more significant areas of damage was at the Trion Recreation Department, where a large tree came down near the tennis courts.

Gilleland told WZQZ the falling tree took out the entire fence surrounding the tennis courts.

Some residents along side streets also experienced power outages Monday evening, although power remained on at Trion School following the storm.

Most importantly, Gilleland said no injuries had been reported as of Monday night.

Photos taken around Trion following the storm showed large trees and limbs down near homes and along roadways.

There was no immediate confirmation that a tornado was responsible for the damage. The storms that moved through the area were capable of producing strong, damaging wind gusts.

Crews were working Monday evening to clear trees and debris and assess the extent of the damage.

September 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Continue Before Fall-Like Weather Arrives Later This Week

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Unseasonably warm weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through Tuesday, with another round of afternoon thunderstorms possible before cooler, drier air arrives later in the week.