
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to prepare for an extended period of strong, gusty winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to prepare for an extended period of strong, gusty winds beginning Friday night and continuing through Sunday morning.

Chattooga County will see another warm and dry day today, but residents should keep an eye on the forecast as a tropical system moving toward the Gulf Coast could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possibly severe weather to Northwest Georgia this weekend.

Another hot and humid day is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees. Heat index values could reach around 102, so anyone spending time outdoors should take precautions during the hottest part of the afternoon.