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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.
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
Overturned truck snarls traffic on Interstate 20
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An overturned tractor-trailer caused traffic delays on Interstate 20 near Jimmie Dyess Parkway.
According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the crash happened at 10:32 a.m.
Columbia County deputies and firefighters responded to the scene.
As of 11:20 a.m., deputies were directing traffic along the median wall, according to a news crew on scene.
By 12:20 p.m., all lanes were clear.
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Augusta, GA
Scheraun King takes over the throne of North Augusta girls basketball
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Following back-to-back state championships and the retirement of legendary coach Al Young, a new leader is taking over one of the premier girls basketball programs in South Carolina.
Scheraun King is just weeks into his tenure as head coach of the North Augusta girls basketball team, inheriting a program that has become synonymous with winning.
Despite being new to the position, King said his focus is on maintaining the championship standard that has been established while putting his own stamp on the program.
“I’m the new kid on the block, but I bet you I’m going to get the girls as best prepared as possible to continue on with the championships that have came before us,” said King.
King understands the expectations that come with leading the Yellow Jackets after decades of success under Courtney Cummings and Young.
“I know what’s in front of me,” said King. “I know it’s some very large shoes to fill with Coach Cummings and Coach Young coming before me with some state championships, so I’m here to make my own way and hopefully continue the pedigree that they left.”
The transition has brought change throughout the program.
Former underclassmen have stepped into leadership roles, while players work to adjust to a new coaching style.
“When we got the new coach, I was like, ‘He’s cool. He’s nice. He’s younger,” said senior player, Ashley Walker. “It’s very different, but I definitely like him.”
In the midst of summer ball, everyone is getting the hang of changing scenery.
“With Coach Young, it was like put your all in or nothing, but for right now, since it’s summer ball, we’re all trying to play together and build that chemistry,” said senior player, Tahj Flowers. “It’s just go day by day and try to get better.”
“He was telling us he’s very quiet, but when he comes to the court, he just opens up a lot,” said senior player, Jade Council. “I just feel like that will be better for us to get to know him since this is our first year with him.”
King grew up in Staten Island, New York, playing college ball at Albany State before serving as a graduate assistant on the coaching staff.
He then spent several years playing basketball overseas in Australia, Bolivia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Saudi Arabia.
His playing days brought him back to the U.S., where he began coaching middle school basketball, leading him to coach high school.
Now, he takes over the reins of a program seeking to extend its championship pedigree as a new era begins in the Yellow Jackets’ den.
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Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reviews video showing patrol vehicle hitting dog
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said it has reviewed an incident shown in a social media video that shows one of its patrol vehicles striking a dog.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office said it opened a review immediately after learning of the video and identified the deputy involved. Investigators determined the deputy was en route to a traffic accident when a dog entered the roadway and walked into the patrol vehicle’s path, officials said.
According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy was unaware that the vehicle had struck the dog and did not stop.
As part of the review, the sheriff’s office examined the patrol vehicle’s GPS data and said it confirmed the deputy was not exceeding the posted speed limit at the time of the incident.
The sheriff’s office noted that Georgia law places responsibility on dog owners or custodians to maintain control of their animals when they are off the owner’s property. Owners or custodians may be held civilly liable for damages caused by a dog while it is off their property, the statement said.
Officials said the review found no evidence of criminal misconduct or policy violations by the deputy, concluding the deputy was responding to a call for service, driving within the posted speed limit, and was unaware the dog had been struck.
The sheriff’s office said it understands community concerns and noted pets are valued members of many families and that the agency is committed to reviewing incidents involving its personnel “thoroughly and objectively.”
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