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* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as ...
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher amounts...
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher am...
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher am...
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia ...
Past Weather Alerts for Gainesville
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees above zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from five degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 10 to 15 above zero on Saturday and from the single digits below zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday night.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday and from 15 degrees below zero to to the single digits below zero Saturday night.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.
Special Weather Statement
Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above across much of north Georgia and 5 to 15 degrees across central Georgia. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Very cold wind chills from 5 below to 5 above zero in north Georgia and 5 to 15 above in central Georgia are expected. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may still be experiencing power outages.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 0 to 15 degrees. * 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.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one to four tenths of an inch expected . Winds gusting 20 to 35 mph tonight. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations of one tenth to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph tonight. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional light sleet accumulations and ice accumulations between one quarter and four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Falling trees and large limbs could pose a threat to life and property. Ice covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation rates are expected to increase again this afternoon bringing additional impacts. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.
Cold Weather Advisory
* 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.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between one quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations mainly between one half and three quarters of an inch. Locally higher ice amounts possible, especially across the South Carolina foothills. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase late Saturday night into Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between four tenths and an inch. Isolated higher amounts may be possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between four tenths and one half of an inch. * WHERE...The Piedmont of North Carolina, Upstate South Carolina, and northeast Georgia * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Ice Storm Warning
* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one half and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations between a tenth of an inch and three quarters of an inch are possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 4 inches and ice accumulations greater than one quarter inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 6 inches and ice accumulations between four tenths and one inch possible. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, Western North Carolina, and the South Carolina Upstate. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. The outages could last for days in some areas. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow and sleet accumulations are possible north of I-40. Highest ice accumulations are possible across the southern mountains of North Carolina, the mountains of northeast Georgia, and the mountains of South Carolina.
Special Weather Statement
Relative Humidities of 25 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours this afternoon into the evening. Winds will be NW at 8 to 12 mph. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement
Minimum relative humidity values are expected to drop 15 to 25 percent this afternoon. Low humidity combined with dry vegetation will lead to increased fire danger this afternoon and early evening across northeast Georgia. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn Friday. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton affecting Cherokee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river generally east of Canton near the Interstate 575 bridge. A rock landing and grassy lot behind the pump station off of Riverstone Parkway begins to flood. Flooding also occurs in areas behind the businesses on Old Ball Ground Highway and Keith Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Sunday the stage was 19.2 feet and falling. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 17 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Big Creek near Alpharetta affecting Forsyth and Fulton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Creek near Alpharetta. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begin along the creek between Cumming in Forsyth County...to Alpharetta and Roswell in North Fulton County. Flooding starts to effect portions of The Big Creek Greenway near Alpharetta and some portions may become closed with around one foot of water...especially upstream and downstream from the gage on Kimball Bridge Road and near Rock Mill Park. Portions of the YMCA Campground off Preston Ridge Road will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM EST Sunday the stage was 6.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 7.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.4 feet on 01/27/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson and Forsyth Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at Canton affecting Cherokee County. Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River Downstream of GA 53 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Minor flooding continues to expand in the woodlands and fields along the river generally east of Canton near the Interstate 575 bridge. A rock landing and grassy lot behind a pump station off of Riverstone Parkway and areas behind the businesses on Old Ball Ground Highway and Keith Drive are flooded with up to two feet of water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:45 PM EST Saturday was 19.5 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 03/25/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson and Forsyth Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at Canton affecting Cherokee County. Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River Downstream of GA 53 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Etowah River at Canton. * WHEN...Until this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage by the Walaska Street bridge. Portions of recreational areas such as Boling Park behind the Cherokee County High School...the Cherokee County Fairgrounds and the Etowah River Greenway at Heritage Park will be flooded with up to one foot of water. The parking lot at Boling Park will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 PM EST Saturday the stage was 15.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 03/26/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson and Forsyth Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River at Canton affecting Cherokee County. Etowah River Downstream I-575 at Canton affecting Cherokee County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Georgia... Etowah River Downstream of GA 53 near Dawsonville affecting Dawson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Etowah River at GA 9 near Dawsonville. * WHEN...Until this morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Moderate flooding begins in northwest Forsyth county. Old Federal Road begins to flood and Nicholson Road is closed off to residents. Minor flooding continues in south Dawson county. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM EST Saturday the stage was 13.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 PM EST Saturday was 13.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 4.5 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 03/29/1951. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Georgia, including the following areas, Carroll, DeKalb, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Hall. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to impact portions of north Georgia overnight into Saturday afternoon, when a front will move through and end the threat. Widespread rainfall totals of 2-4" with locally higher amounts up to 6" possible. Convective rainfall (thunderstorms) will also be possible during this time, which may have locally high enough rainfall rates to induce flash flooding in poor drainage areas, as well as creeks and streams prone to flash flooding given the antecedent rainfall. Larger stem riverine flooding is not anticipated given the ongoing drought and low base state that these rivers are starting from. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood