News Summary
Georgia is experiencing a sharp temperature drop of 40 degrees after recent tornadoes, with metro Atlanta residents waking up to 53 degrees. A freeze warning and flood warning have been issued as icy conditions set in, highlighting the unpredictable weather following weeks of tumultuous storms across the state. The situation has been compounded by a dangerous storm system moving towards the region, which could bring damaging winds and heavy rainfall, putting residents on high alert for potential severe weather.
Georgia Faces Sudden Temperature Drop and Storm Threat After Recent Tornadoes
Georgia is bracing for a dramatic temperature drop of 40 degrees following a spell of warm and chaotic weather, including recent tornadoes. Residents in metro Atlanta woke up on Tuesday morning to a temperature of 53 degrees, but a chilly nighttime low of 40 degrees is predicted.
The cause of this unseasonably cool weather can be traced to a new airmass moving into the state after the recent storms. North Georgia is expected to face frosty and even freezing conditions that could last until Wednesday morning. A freeze warning has been issued for far northwest Georgia from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday, while a frost advisory covers areas north of Columbus through west Atlanta.
Compounding the situation, Columbus is currently under a flood warning until 2 a.m. Wednesday, highlighting the unpredictable weather pattern Georgia has been grappling with lately. After a week filled with tornadoes and unseasonably warm temperatures, icy conditions seem to be the latest twist.
This sudden weather shift follows temperatures that were once basking in the 80s and 60s just days ago, with Georgia experiencing rounds of tornadoes a week apart. Just recently, an EF-1 tornado was confirmed in Muscogee County, causing considerable damage. This tornado had winds reaching up to 90 mph and travelled 2.5 miles northeast. Additional tornadoes were reported in Bibb and Twiggs counties, along with Spalding and Henry counties.
Tragically, a severe storm incident claimed the lives of a father and son when a tree fell on their golf cart in Muscogee County. This heartbreaking event serves as a sobering reminder of the violent nature of these storms.
Upcoming Weather Forecast for Metro Atlanta:
- Tuesday: Sunny with a high of 62, low of 40.
- Wednesday: Sunny with a high of 67, low of 47.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 73; a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Thursday Night: 60% chance of showers, lows around 51.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 66; 30% chance of showers before 8 a.m..
- Saturday: Sunny with a high near 63, low around 43.
- Sunday: Sunny with a high near 72, low around 49.
- Monday: Sunny with a high near 83.
However, weather enthusiasts should take note that a formidable storm system from the middle of the country is creeping towards metro Atlanta and North Georgia, carrying potential risks for severe weather. While it’s expected to weaken before reaching metro Atlanta, it still poses threats of damaging winds, perhaps even brief tornadoes, and heavy rainfall.
Rain is anticipated to start hitting the northwest part of Georgia late Sunday morning, reaching the metro area by 1 p.m.. A Flood Watch has been issued for all of North Georgia from Sunday morning through Monday evening, as rain accumulations could soar to 2-3 inches in some pockets, exacerbating the risk of flooding.
Georgia’s tumultuous weather has not been without its ramifications; severe storms sweeping across the southeastern U.S. have been linked to over 19 deaths in multiple states, with 10 fatalities reported in Tennessee alone, marking a devastating chapter in the region’s weather history.
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