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Freeze Warning, Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a freeze warning for Hall County and other parts of north Georgia, effective from 11:00 tonight through 10:00 tomorrow morning.

FROM THE CITY OF GAINESVILLE:

“The NWS urges the public to plan for the following:

 Subfreezing temperatures as low as 20 degrees

 Frost and freeze conditions that could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation

 Possible damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing

The NWS has also issued a wind advisory, effective now through 2:00 tomorrow morning:

Northwest winds 10-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph

Gusty winds with the power to blow around unsecured objects

Falling tree limbs resulting in power outages

A challenging drive, especially for high-profile vehicles

Keep an eye on active NWS-issued watches, warnings and advisories here: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=GAZ023&warncounty=GAC139&firewxzone=GAZ023&local_place1=Gainesville%20GA&product1=Freeze+Warning&lat=34.3056&lon=-83.8257

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