With the Ice Storm Warning still in place for our area, the weather service has now issued a Cold Weather Advisory for 4:00-10:00 Monday morning because of wind chills that may reach zero at times. And forecaster have also fine-tuned when the worst of the ice is expected. (See accompanying chart.)
HERE’S THE WEATHER SERVICE STATEMENT ON THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY…
* WHAT…Very cold wind chills from 15 above to 0 expected.
* WHERE…Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS…Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and
portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as
0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if
possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who
may be experiencing power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.”