NWS Special Weather Statement
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for Paulding County as well as much of North and Central Georgia for the potential of black ice to form on area roads and bridges tonight.
A very cold air mass continues to spread in over the state this evening and overnight. Temperatures will fall at or below freezing for most areas. This couples with wet grounds from widespread rains will result in patches of black ice resulting in slick spots on area roads and bridges.
The main black ice threat tonight will be generally along and North of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line.
The Special Weather Statement remains in effect through Friday morning.
People traveling across North and much of Central Georgia tonight and Friday morning should use extra caution and be prepared for slick spots on roadways.
Monitor local media outlets and/or NOAA Weather for later statements.
Instructions:
Use extra caution while driving and monitor local media/NOAA Weather for later statements.
Address/Location
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
180 Constitution Boulevard Dallas, GA 30132
Dallas, GA 30132
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 770-443-3010
Corporal Stephen Dooley
Hazardous Weather Specialist
[email protected]
770-443-3010
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP PAULDINGSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- NWS Rebroadcast