As unprecedented weather bears down on North Georgia, Troup County School System has made the preemptive choice of closing student activities and events as tornadoes approach southwestern Georgia. Despite having to take these safety precautions, some parts of Georgia will still experience mild and pleasant temperatures as warmer air and light rain moves into the area.
After a brief period of storminess, Wednesday night is looking calmer and milder across most areas. Partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 60s are expected for the early morning hours. Thursday afternoon will bring a mix of sun and clouds, with temperatures reaching the low 80s and only isolated storms possible. Finally, Friday will be hotter and drier than the previous days, so be sure to keep up with the latest forecast.
Flood Watch in Effect
Paragraph: A Flood Watch has been issued for multiple counties across Georgia due to the potential of heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours. Up to 5 inches of rain is possible, resulting in extensive ponding on roads and in low lying areas, as well as potential flooding of creeks, streams and rivers. Furthermore, hail has already been reported across Georgia with William Wert sending in a photo of hail in Hoganville on June 14, 2023. Additionally, numerous outages have been reported across the state; Georgia Power is reporting 8,465 outages statewide while 8,834 customers are without power according to the Georgia Electric Cooperatives. Finally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues until 3:45 p.m. for Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is proudly tracking showers and severe thunderstorms across north Georgia over the next 48 hours, from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening. A surface boundary is stalled across south-central Georgia, providing the highest chances of rain and thunder in areas along this boundary. A Flood Watch has been issued for multiple counties, which could see up to 5 inches of rain and cause extensive ponding on roads and in low lying areas, as well as potential flooding of creeks, streams and rivers. Georgia Power is reporting 8,465 outages statewide and the Georgia Electric Cooperatives have reported 8,834 customers without power. Furthermore, hail has been reported across Georgia and William Wert sent in a photo of hail in Hoganville on June 14, 2023. In addition, more than 3,500 customers are currently without power in Henry County according to Georgia Power with Diverse Power customers in Troup county also affected by several outages. Finally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues until 3:45 p.m. for Jackson, Flovilla and Jenkinsburg.
Cancellation of Student Activities and Athletics
The Troup County School System has made the proactive decision to cancel all student activities and athletics for the remainder of the day, as well as any district meetings that involve employees or community members. This is in response to the Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service, which is in effect until 2:45 p.m. for western Dougherty County, northwestern Baker County, and southern Calhoun County in southwestern Georgia. This precautionary measure underscores TCSS’s commitment to prioritizing safety for its students and staff.
Prepare for Severe Thunderstorms
Prepare for Severe Thunderstorms
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Georgia Power takes pride in monitoring weather forecasts and ensuring their teams are prepared to restore power for customers should any service interruptions occur. They have provided helpful tips and tools to assist customers during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning which has been issued for LaGrange, Hogansville and Corinth until 2:45 P.M.
Georgia Power takes pride in monitoring weather forecasts and ensuring their teams are prepared to restore power for customers should any service interruptions occur. They have provided helpful tips and tools to assist customers during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning which has been issued for LaGrange, Hogansville and Corinth until 2:45 P.M.
Outage Alerts and Interactive Outage Map
Georgia Power Outage Alerts
Georgia Power provides customers with personalized notifications via text message through the Outage Alerts service. Customers can also sign up for Outage Alerts, report and check on outages, and access safety tips at georgiapower.com/storm.
Interactive Outage Map
The interactive Outage Map from Georgia Power allows customers to view near real-time information about outages across the state and track estimated restoration times. This tool helps customers stay informed and plan ahead.
Follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter
Customers can follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
Georgia Power is proud to provide customers with tools to stay informed about outages and storms. Through the Outage Alerts service, customers can receive personalized notifications and updates via text message. Additionally, at georgiapower.com/storm, customers can sign up for Outage Alerts, report and check the status of outages, and access useful safety tips and information. Georgia Power’s interactive Outage Map provides near real-time information so customers can see where outages are occurring across the state and track estimated restoration times. Lastly, customers can follow @GeorgiaPower on Twitter for storm tips, outage updates, customer service and more.
Georgia Power offers a wealth of resources to help customers prepare for severe weather events. Their website at GeorgiaPower.com/Storm provides helpful tips and advice to ensure you are prepared for whatever mother nature throws your way.
Weather Alerts for Alabama and Georgia
The National Weather Service has issued several weather alerts for counties in Alabama and Georgia, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Buena Vista, Doyle and Tazewell until 1:30 p.m., a Tornado Watch for Meriwether, Heard, Clay, Dougherty and Irwin until 7 p.m., and a Flood Watch for Randolph County in Alabama and Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Upson and Lamar counties in Georgia. These warnings serve as a reminder of the importance of staying informed about potential weather threats. Residents of these areas should click here for all of the weather alerts.
Rain and Thunderstorms Expected in North Georgia
North Georgia is expected to experience numerous showers and potentially severe thunderstorms over the next 48 hours, from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening. A surface boundary located across south-central Georgia will be the source of more widespread rain and thunderstorm activity, with the highest chances of precipitation occurring along the established boundary.
Thunderstorms and Rain Expected
Today is sure to be an exciting day in Middle Georgia, as multiple rounds of thunderstorms and rain are expected. The initial round of storms is already moving through West Central Georgia and should continue through the afternoon. Then, a secondary line of storms is forecast to move in overnight, bringing with it the potential for large hail, damaging wind gusts, and even a few tornadoes. Finally, showers and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday evening, with areas south of Interstate 20 being the most likely to see locally heavy rainfall and up to five inches of rain across the region.
Despite the rain and storms, temperatures will remain well above-average in the mid-to-upper 70s. But the good news is that drier and warmer conditions will return to the area Friday bringing some much needed relief.
This brief spell of stormy weather is quickly drawing to a close. Wednesday night and Thursday morning will offer pleasant and mild conditions, while the conditions on Friday may reach much hoter and drier levels. Meanwhile, north Georgia must remain weary as several counties remain under Flood Warning with the chances of rain and hail only being a little higher than this period. Finally, schools in Troup county canceled associated activities for today in response to National Weather Service issuing of a Tornado Warning. Despite the minor impact that this spell of tumultuous weather has made in America, parents are still advised to monitor their kids safety closely and all taken into account this expected to dissipate over the next few days due to favorable weather ahead.
