GA Weather: Freeze Warning, Wind Advisory In Effect Tuesday

GEORGIA — A rainy Tuesday morning will turn into a windy afternoon, and eventually into below freezing temperatures tonight in north and central Georgia.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 7 p.m. Tuesday night. Sustained winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are possible.

A freeze warning will then go into effect from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday for much of north and central Georgia overnight and early Wednesday morning.

For the wind advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are anticipated, the Weather Service said.

Gusty winds could blow around unsecured or outdoor objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle, the Weather Service said.

A strong cold front will continue to move through the outlook area on Tuesday. Rain may mix at times with sleet and snow, mainly across northern Georgia at elevations above 2,000 feet early Tuesday morning. Additionally, lingering moisture on roadways could create patchy slick spots and black ice as temperatures fall to freezing. Caution should be exercised if traveling in these areas, particularly in the higher elevations.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 degrees are expected. Temperatures below freezing will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The Weather Service advises the public to take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes, they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Forecast through the rest of this week:

Tuesday

Rain, mainly before 11 a.m. High near 44 degrees. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday night

Clear, with a low around 26 degrees. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 46 degrees. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30 degrees. East wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 45 degrees. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Thursday night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37 degrees.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 52 degrees.

Friday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35 degrees.