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Ice storm update today. Sunday’s GA local weather forecasts

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What the Weather Channel has been calling ‘Winter Storm Fern’ is finally here. Some parts of Georgia have already been hit by snow and/or ice, while others have been lucky enough to avoid it. Either way, it’s not over yet.

Here are the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service and the Weather Channel, and what to expect Sunday.

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Athens weather forecast

Athens is under an ice storm warning through 10 a.m. Monday due to significant icing and additional snow/sleet accumulations. Power outages and tree damages are possible, and travel may be impossible. There will also be a cold weather advisory going into effect 4-10 a.m. Monday due to very cold wind chills up to 15 degrees, which would make the already cold temperatures worse.

More freezing rain is expected sporadically throughout the day until 4 p.m., at which point there will be rain showers until about 7 p.m. Ice accumulations of 0.1 to 0.3 inches today are possible.

Today’s winds will be 5-15 mph with gusts as high as 20-25 mph, while tomorrow’s gusts will rise to 30 mph. There’s also a 3% chance of at least some snow over the next couple of days.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just under 30 degrees and will stay there until around lunchtime. They will rise to up to 36 degrees by later this evening. These temps will hardly change tomorrow, so freezing conditions are still possible even if the rain has stopped.

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Atlanta weather forecast

Atlanta has been issued the same ice storm warning and cold weather advisory as Athens later, with similar conditions expected.

More freezing rain is expected over the next hour or two, with a short break before more rain showers 1-4 p.m. Ice accumulations of less than 0.1 inches today are possible.

Today’s winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 25-30 mph, while tomorrow’s winds may be slightly stronger.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just above 30 degrees, gently rising to the 40’s by this afternoon, but dropping back into the 30’s by later tonight and will get into the 20’s by early tomorrow morning.

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Winter storm radar for North Georgia

Augusta weather forecast

Augusta is under an ice storm warning through 10 a.m. tomorrow due to significant icing, with roads (especially bridges and overpasses) becoming slick and hazardous, making travel difficult.

The Garden City has largely avoided winter weather, with the Augusta NWS station reporting overcast skies so far. However, it did report light snow at just before 7 a.m. and the forecast for rain starting at 3 p.m. includes a likelihood of it becoming freezing rain. That rain is forecasted to become a thunderstorm around 5-6 p.m. Ice accumulations of less than 0.1 inches today are also possible.

Today’s winds will be 10-15 mph with gusts as high as 25-30 mph, while tomorrow’s winds may be slightly stronger.

Temperatures are currently sitting at just below 30 degrees, gently rising to the 40’s by this afternoon, staying above 40 degrees until 7 a.m. tomorrow

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Live weather radar Augusta

Savannah weather forecast

Savannah will continue to largely avoid the ice storm. There is a hazardous weather outlook showing ice accumulation for today, but there’s been no precipitation and little chance of it for most of today.

That will change later this evening with showers and scattered thunderstorms starting about 8 p.m. tonight through 4 a.m. tomorrow morning. However, temperatures will stay in the 60’s throughout the storm, so there’s no chance of it turning to ice without a serious temp drop.

Live weather radar Savannah

Will it snow?

Sunday through Monday, there’s almost no chance of snow except in the North Georgia areas. Gainesville and Jasper are looking at just under a 30% chance, while surrounding areas including Athens generally don’t have more than a 10% chance.

Either way, even if it does snow, it’s likely it will be a light flurry, not even an inch.

Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

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One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

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Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.



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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta


AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

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However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.



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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

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“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”



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