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Winter Storm Watch

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sat 01/24/2026 01:00 AM EST

End Time

Mon 01/26/2026 10:00 AM EST

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Peachtree City GA 136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

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GAZ001>009-011-012-019-232000- /O.CON.KFFC.WS.A.0001.260124T0600Z-260126T1500Z/ Dade-Walker-Catoosa-Whitfield-Murray-Fannin-Gilmer-Union-Towns- Chattooga-Gordon-Floyd- Including the cities of Blairsville, Ellijay, Dalton, Calhoun, Rome, Chatsworth, Fort Oglethorpe, Summerville, LaFayette, Hiawassee, Trenton, and Blue Ridge 136 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026