Dacula Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Dacula.

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Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

A cold front crosses the area today, bringing much drier air to the region. Increased daytime mixing lowers RH values into the 25-35% range, especially across the NC Piedmont. Gusty winds of 30-35kts expected and drier fuel moisture increases the fire danger for the area.

Lake Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 2:45PM EDT until March 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Georgia and central South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC

The combination of continued breezy winds and dry air on Friday raises concerns for dangerous fire behavior across the area. Very dry high pressure is expected to push through the southeastern US, with min RH values on Friday afternoon forecast to fall into the 15-20% range. Additionally, the South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert until further notice. Please act with diligence to avoid wildfires occurring on Friday.

Freeze Warning issued March 20 at 2:29PM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory issued March 20 at 2:29PM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:47AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohoopee River near Reidsville. * WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM EDT Thursday, the stage was 9.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Friday morning and continue rising to a crest of 13.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 8:38AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Satilla River At Atkinson affecting Brantley County. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Satilla River at Atkinson. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood. At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon and continue rising to a crest of 13.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rip Current Statement issued March 20 at 2:48AM EDT until March 21 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.