An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect across most of north Georgia, with a Winter Weather Advisory immediately to the south. As the Ice Storm Warning expires at 10 a.m. Monday, a Cold Weather Advisory will take its place.

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Monday, January 26.

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Roadway impacts will persist due to subfreezing temperatures, while dangerously cold wind chills and additional cold advisories raise concern for vulnerable populations through midweek.

What is in the statement?

The statement gives the following details:

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north and central Georgia.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight…

An Ice Storm Warning is in effect across most of north Georgia. A
Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect immediately south of the
Ice Storm Warning. Impacts on roadways will continue as
temperatures fall well below freezing in many areas of north and
central Georgia.

Outside of the winter warnings and advisories, impacts on local
roadways will be possible across north Georgia and portions of
central Georgia Monday morning as patchy ice forms. Many roadways
are still wet and will become slick in patches. Please use caution
if traveling during the overnight or morning hours.

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect this morning. With gusty
winds, feels like temperatures will be in the single digits and
low teens across many areas. Please take necessary precautions for
plants, pipes, and animals. If going outside for any extended
period, wear appropriate clothing.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday…

Very cold nighttime temperatures and “feels like” temperatures
from Monday through potentially Friday will be an added concern
for areas with impacted utilities and for vulnerable populations.

Another Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Monday Night and
Tuesday morning. Feels like temperatures will once again be in the
single digits and teens across all of north and central Georgia.

The following counties are included in the hazardous weather outlook:

Baldwin, Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattahoochee, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Crawford, Crisp, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Dodge, Dooly, Douglas, Emanuel, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Gilmer, Glascock, Gordon, Greene, Gwinnett, Hall, Hancock, Haralson, Harris, Heard, Henry, Houston, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Lamar, Laurens, Lumpkin, Macon, Madison, Marion, Meriwether, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Murray, Muscogee, Newton, North Fulton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Peach, Pickens, Pike, Polk, Pulaski, Putnam, Rockdale, Schley, South Fulton, Spalding, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taliaferro, Taylor, Telfair, Toombs, Towns, Treutlen, Troup, Twiggs, Union, Upson, Walker, Walton, Warren, Washington, Webster, Wheeler, White, Whitfield, Wilcox, Wilkes, Wilkinson

larger area with numerous individual storms occurring somewhat randomly across the forecast area.

About the National Weather Service

The National Weather Service (NWS) is a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The NWS describes its role as follows:

The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, water, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.
These services include Forecasts and Observations, Warnings, Impact-based Decision Support Services, and Education in an effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation. The ultimate goal is to have a society that is prepared for and responds to weather, water and climate events.