Widespread Rain, Gusty Winds Expected Across North and Central Georgia Sunday

Widespread rain and gusty winds are expected across north and central Georgia today, with a few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms possible in central portions of the state. Damaging wind gusts are the primary concern, and while unlikely, a brief tornado cannot be completely ruled out. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Sunday, February 15. Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined,   follow this link . What is in the statement? The statement gives the following details: This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia. .DAY ONE…Today and Tonight… Widespread rainfall and gusty winds today. A few thunderstorms arepossible in central Georgia and may become strong to marginallysevere. Storms may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and, while unlikely, a brief tornado cannot be completely ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Monday through Saturday… No hazardous weather is expected at this time. What counties are affected? The following counties are included in the hazardous weather outlook: Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb
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