Climate and Weather

Climate and Weather October 2, 2022

What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?

By Anthony C. Didlake Jr., Penn State [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat…

Climate and Weather October 2, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday October 2

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Sunday October 2, with highs in the upper 70s. Clear skies are expected overnight with lows in the…

Climate and Weather October 1, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast October 1: effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach Cobb County

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies here in Cobb County on Saturday October 1, 2022, with a high near 75. The effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach us….

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Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face similar risks from severe storms

By Brett Robertson, University of South Carolina [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S., tore…

map showing weather impact of Hurricane Ian on Georgia and Florida by the end of the week, with Georgia covered in red

Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Updated wind advisory for Cobb and other north Georgia counties

With Hurricane Ian expected to make landfall in South Carolina later in the day, the National Weather Service updated its wind advisory for Cobb County and other Georgia counties, extending…

Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Cobb County weather forecast: Friday September 30

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies early here in Cobb County on Friday September 30, 2022, with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. The highs are…

A map showing hurricane impact on coastal Georgia and South Carolina

Climate and Weather September 30, 2022

Ian returns to hurricane status, expected to make landfall in South Carolina later today

According to a bulletin from the National Weather Service issued at 2 a.m. on Friday September 30, Hurricane Ian gathered strength and is expected to make landfall in South Carolina…

Climate and Weather September 29, 2022

US Geological Survey expects Ian to cause permanent changes to Georgia, South Carolina beaches and coastline

The United States Geological Survey issued the following public information release this afternoon: A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast released September 29 indicates sandy beaches and dunes along South…

Climate and Weather September 29, 2022

Main impacts of tropical storm Ian shift eastward, away from north Georgia

The path of now-tropical storm Ian has shifted eastward, although all 159 counties in Georgia are still under State of Emergency, with strong winds possible even in parts of Georgia…

Climate and Weather September 29, 2022

Wind advisory issued for Cobb and other Georgia counties as Ian heads northward: Possible wind gusts up to 35 MPH

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook and wind advisory for Cobb County and other Georgia counties on Thursday September 29 due to expected wind gusts of up…

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Climate and Weather

What is hurricane storm surge, and why can it be so catastrophic?

Cobb County weather forecast for Sunday October 2

Cobb County weather forecast October 1: effects of Hurricane Ian did not reach Cobb County

Hurricane Ian flooded a hospital and forced evacuations from dozens of nursing homes – many health facilities face similar risks from severe storms

Updated wind advisory for Cobb and other north Georgia counties

Cobb County weather forecast: Friday September 30

Ian returns to hurricane status, expected to make landfall in South Carolina later today

US Geological Survey expects Ian to cause permanent changes to Georgia, South Carolina beaches and coastline

Main impacts of tropical storm Ian shift eastward, away from north Georgia

Wind advisory issued for Cobb and other Georgia counties as Ian heads northward: Possible wind gusts up to 35 MPH