Augusta, GA
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Augusta, GA
Car crashes into Verizon store in Augusta, injuring 1. What happened?
Dramatic video shows an out-of-control SUV smashing into scaffolding
An SUV crashed into a scaffolding outside a restaurant in White Plains, New York, narrowly missing pedestrians and traffic.
The Augusta Exchange became somewhat chaotic on Thursday.
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday on social media that a white Subaru Forester crashed into the front of a Verizon store after accelerating from the parking lot.
Where in Augusta was the Verizon car crash?
The Verizon store in question is located at 254 Robert C. Daniel Jr. Pkwy.
What caused the Verizon car crash in Augusta?
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but RCSO said the driver remained on the scene and has reportedly been cooperating with authorities.
Who was injured in Verizon car crash in Augusta?
A patron inside the store was injured. Emergency responders arrived on the scene, evaluated the patron, and the extent of the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening. No other injuries have been reported at this time.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
Augusta, GA
Augusta lays out road map for new grounds management department
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta’s city administrator presented commissioners Tuesday with a four-step plan to establish a new grounds management system with a target launch date of Jan. 1.
The administrator told commissioners the first phase of the plan — preparation — is already complete. That step included gathering budget information from involved departments, meeting with department heads, drafting job descriptions for new positions, and building a draft budget based on existing city spending.
Five-month evaluation phase begins this spring
Starting in March, the administrator’s team will begin a service model evaluation running through July. That phase includes hiring a new department director, appointing a temporary transition lead, mapping mowing routes using GIS technology, and meeting with city crews, contractors, and community members.
Transition phase set for fall
By August, the focus shifts to a transition period that includes re-bidding contracts, finalizing staff assignments, and developing a public education campaign. The goal is to have new contracts in place by Jan. 1.
New department set to launch Jan. 1
That is when the Augusta Grounds Management Department officially opens, with new personnel, new equipment, and new contracts in place.
Commissioners received the update on Tuesday. The administrator’s team is expected to move into phase two next month.
City leaders have said overgrown grass is among the top complaints they receive.
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