Blue Ridge, GA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Blue Ridge.

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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 19 at 1:02AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 19 at 1:02AM EST until January 19 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 19 at 1:02AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 19 at 1:02AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below possible. * WHERE...Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Walker, and Whitfield Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 10:33PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero at elevations above 3500 feet, and as low as 5 to 10 below zero in valley locations possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia and western North Carolina. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Unless the forecast changes, elevations above 3500 feet will likely require an Extreme Cold Warning, while elevations below 3500 feet will need an Advisory.

Lake Wind Advisory issued January 18 at 8:35PM EST until January 19 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 11 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A very cold Arctic airmass will build over the region Sunday night. Expect temperatures to fall into the teens across the foothills and Piedmont, and single digits in most of the mountains. Highs in many areas will not rise above freezing Monday. Similar temperature trends will recur Tuesday and Wednesday. This prolonged cold period meets the definition of a "cold wave." Its duration sets it apart from cold snaps of the kind we see multiple times each winter, and the associated impacts are expected to be more significant. The cold weather will result in high demand for electricity across the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical equipment should consider backup heat or electrical sources. Take steps now to protect your property and health from the extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover your mouth with a scarf. If driving, keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged cell phone. If you are home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to drip to allow water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing. Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury. If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter from the wind and cold. Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the ice will not be thick enough to support the weight, even of a child. A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48 hours or longer. Normal mid-January average daily temperatures are, for Asheville 37, Charlotte 41, and GSP 42. By definition it follows that a cold wave is when the average daily temperature for Asheville is 25, Charlotte is 29, and GSP is 30.

Freeze Watch issued January 18 at 2:11PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 4:39AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A very cold Arctic airmass will build over the region Sunday night. Expect temperatures to fall into the teens across the foothills and Piedmont, and single digits in most of the mountains. Highs in many areas will not rise above freezing Monday. Similar temperature trends will recur Tuesday and Wednesday. This prolonged cold period meets the definition of a "cold wave." Its duration sets it apart from cold snaps of the kind we see multiple times each winter, and the associated impacts are expected to be more significant. The cold weather will result in high demand for electricity across the region. Power outages may result from the heavy electrical load. Those who require electricity for heating or medical equipment should consider backup heat or electrical sources. Take steps now to protect your property and health from the extreme cold. If you go outside, wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. Mittens are warmer than gloves. Wear a hat and cover your mouth with a scarf. If driving, keep your gas tank near full to avoid ice in the tank and fuel lines. Check your antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels. Be sure to carry a fully charged cell phone. If you are home, consider allowing indoor plumbing fixtures to drip to allow water to trickle through pipes and inhibit freezing. Use caution with space heaters in order to avoid fire or injury. If emergency generators will be used, they must be situated outdoors in well-ventilated areas to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, remember to check in on family, friends, and elderly neighbors who might be susceptible to the cold. Do not forget about your pets and livestock. Make sure they have a source of water that will not freeze and a warm place to take shelter from the wind and cold. Do not attempt to walk on frozen ponds, lakes, or streams, as the ice will not be thick enough to support the weight, even of a child. A cold wave is defined as average daily temperatures 12 degrees or more below normal mid-January average daily temperatures for 48 hours or longer. Normal mid-January average daily temperatures are, for Asheville 37, Charlotte 41, and GSP 42. By definition it follows that a cold wave is when the average daily temperature for Asheville is 25, Charlotte is 29, and GSP is 30.