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Weather January 19, 2025

National Weather Service revises terminology in cold weather alerts to reflect seriousness of extreme cold

By Mark Woolsey As brutally cold weather settles into Cobb County and metro Atlanta late Sunday into Monday, you may notice some changed weather terminology. On Oct.1, the National Weather…

Weather January 19, 2025

Extreme Cold Warning issued for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties

The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Cold Warning for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia beginning at noon on Monday, January 20. Counties from metro…

Weather January 18, 2025

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

An Arctic air mass is expected to hit Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia early next week, bringing wind chills in the single digits or teens…

Weather January 16, 2025

High Fire Danger statement for parts of Georgia issued for Thursday, Jan. 16

The massive California wildfires are constantly in the news, but the arid southwest is not the only part of the country at risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service issued…

Snowy roadway and Chevron station at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Oakdale Road/Discovery Blvd. A highway road sign hangs over the intersection

Weather January 12, 2025

Winter storm kept police in Cobb County busy; travel danger still present

By Mark Woolsey Travel conditions eased across Cobb County Saturday after Friday’s snowstorm kept first responders and road crews hopping. Authorities warn that problems could still crop up in the…

Weather January 12, 2025

Subfreezing temperatures plus thawing slush creates ice hazard in metro Atlanta

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement late Saturday evening and a hazardous weather outlook Sunday morning. Patchy fog is expected across the region until 10 a.m….

Weather January 11, 2025

Winter storm warning for metro Atlanta ends 7 a.m. Saturday, but some hazards continue

The winter storm warning for north and central Georgia counties ends at 7 a.m. Saturday, January 11, but the National Weather Service hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and the…

Weather January 10, 2025

Snow blankets Cobb County — and there could be more to come

By Mark Woolsey Snow blanketed Cobb County this morning, and there could be more to come. Reports from various sources indicated that roughly 2.5 inches had come down by late…

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Weather January 10, 2025

Heavy mixed precipitation expected in metro Atlanta with approaching winter storm

Heavy mixed precipitation is expected for Cobb County and other parts of north and central Georgia as the winter storm watch has been upgraded to a winter storm warning. The…

Weather January 10, 2025

VyStar Credit Union announces winter storm watch branch closures

VyStar Credit Union distributed the following notice of branch closures, including Marietta and Smyrna branches: VyStar Credit Union Winter Storm Branch Closures VyStar Credit Union is closely monitoring the path…

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National Weather Service revises terminology in cold weather alerts to reflect seriousness of extreme cold

Extreme Cold Warning issued for metro Atlanta and north Georgia counties

Arctic air mass to hit Georgia early next week; more winter storms possible

High Fire Danger statement for parts of Georgia issued for Thursday, Jan. 16

Winter storm kept police in Cobb County busy; travel danger still present

Subfreezing temperatures plus thawing slush creates ice hazard in metro Atlanta

Winter storm warning for metro Atlanta ends 7 a.m. Saturday, but some hazards continue

Snow blankets Cobb County — and there could be more to come

Heavy mixed precipitation expected in metro Atlanta with approaching winter storm

VyStar Credit Union announces winter storm watch branch closures