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Out With The Old, In With The New for Weather Alerts?
Reporter: Emily Curl Two Cities in Barrow County are trying to figure out what is the best way to keep citizens in their county safe in the event of severe weather. The question is- what’s the best way? The system in place now is sirens- and there are eleven that…
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Flood Watch
Weeks of downpour led to a flash flood warning for Athens-Clarke County and parts of northern Georgia. Nearly 1 to 3 inches of rain fell on Sunday. Forecasters predict to see at least 3 inches today. Athens-Clarke County’s Public Information Assistant, Hilda Sorrow, said “even though the heavy rain is…
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Flash Flood Watch
The majority of Georgia is currently under a flood watch, with only the Northeastern most part, and South Georgia being exempt. Northern parts of the state included in the flood watch are expected to get up to one inch of rain, while the rest of Georgia is expected to get…
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Cool, Rainy Weekend But Warm Spring Ahead
Video: James Brierton has your weekend forecast and spring outlook Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – Weekend will be cool and wet with rain moving in through Sunday. Plus, above average temperatures could be in store for the spring. James Brierton has the new longterm spring forecast and the answer to: when…
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Lightning Causes House Fire in Athens Neighborhood
Around 7 pm last night, fire trucks lined the street of Arbor View Drive in front of the Garrett’s household. The family was taken by suprise when they heard a loud noise outside of their house. Homeowner Logan Garrett says, “the kids were jumping on the bed and I was…
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Flooding Forecast Along Oconee River
River to crest at 14 feet Wednesday morning following week of rain Athens, Ga (GradyNewSource.com) – After a week of rain, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the Oconee River in Clarke, Green and Oconee continues. With upwards of five inches of rain across that…
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The Eyes And Ears Of Severe Weather
Volunteers observe and report backyard weather to help save lives Peachtree City, Ga (Grady NewSource) – An extensive network of volunteers act as the foot soldiers for the National Weather Service during severe weather. Working in part with amateur radio operators, the Skywarn severe weather spotters send back crucial observations to…
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North Avenue Bridge Update
Athens, GA-Many used to call it home but after a fire occurred last week, the homeless have been evicted from under the North Avenue bridge. The area under the bridge was cleared out today by departments from the Solid Waste and Drainage, Public Engineering, and by several inmates from the…
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Severe Weather Preparedness: Protecting Your Families
Experts say now is the time to protect your family ahead of the spring weather season Athens, Ga (Grady NewSource) – Crews are continuing to assess damage from last week’s two-day severe weather outbreak, which is on track to become the third largest tornado outbreak for the month of January. Ahead of a statewide…
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Storms Bring Heavy Rain And Wind
Severe storms usher in cooler temperatures Jefferson, Ga (Grady NewSource) – A line of severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and wind to the area Wednesday ahead of what will be a cooler temepratures for the remainder of the week. The worst of the storms hit northwest Georgia, including a tornado…