Friday, April 26, 2013
Cherokee County and the north Georgia area is expected to get about two inches of rain through Monday.
Don't get too comfortable with those sunny skies and mild temperatures, Canton. The weekend is slated to bring clouds and rain to finish out the rest of the week. A "shortwave" will move across Georgia over the weekend and "will bring the return of showers and thunderstorms to north and central Georgia for the weekend into the early work week," according to the National Weather Service's Forecast Office in Peachtree City. The service predicts the heaviest amount of rain could fall Saturday night and into Sunday morning, with total rainfall amounts reaching between two and two-and-a-half inches through Monday across north Georgia. Canton's forecast for the weekend calls for Friday to remain sunny and highs will reach 74. Tonight will …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
High winds, lightning and a chance of an isolated tornado are expected to move into the area Thursday afternoon.
Canton residents will be greeted with a chance of severe storms in the midst of rush hour traffic on Thursday. Heavy rains, high winds and a chance of tornadoes will move into Canton, Cherokee County and northern Georgia Thursday afternoon, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. "A cold front will approach the state on Thursday (and) then move across the state Thursday night," NWS states. "Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop along and ahead of the front, and confidence continues to increase that isolated severe storms will accompany this frontal system." The main threat from the storms will be high winds, but meteorologists can not rule out the possibility of an isolated …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
A storm front that is expected to bring lightning and strong winds will soon be upon Canton and the Cherokee County area.
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cherokee County. The watch, which will expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday, mentions the possibility of severe weather, including thunderstorms and high winds. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office expects the period of severe weather to last from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Strong thunderstorms could bring down trees or cause other damage to property. As of this moment, there is no indication that any of these storms are capable of creating tornadoes.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A severe thunderstorm warning has taken its place and will expire at 2:15 p.m.
UPDATE (1:33 p.m.): The tornado warning for Cherokee County has been allowed to expire by the National Weather Service. In its place, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued. This warning will expire at 2:15 p.m. UPDATE (1:25 p.m.): The tornado watch for Cherokee County has been extended to 8 p.m. ORIGINAL STORY: Cherokee County is under a tornado warning until 1:30 today, says the National Weather Service. According to the warning, at 12:41 p.m. doppler radar picked up a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moving at 65 mph that was nine miles southwest of Dallas. Canton is in the path of this storm. Cantonites are urged to move indoors and to the basement or an interior room without windows. Canton and Cherokee …
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The frozen stuff could begin overnight Thursday, forecasts say.
The threat of severe weather for Canton and Cherokee County is looming again. According to the National Weather Service, there is a "chance" of freezing rain overnight Thursday (January 24) and "likely" for Friday (January 25) before 4 p.m. Also, winds could reach 15 mph. The low Thursday night is forecast to be about 28 degrees. An Arctic air mass and moisture moving into the area is blamed. The NWS hazardous weather outlook reads in part: THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA. ... THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY... AN ARCTIC AIRMASS WILL BE MOVING INTO THE EASTERN HALF OF THE UNITED STATES ON THURSDAY SETTING UP A COLD AIR WEDGE ACROSS NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA. AT THE SAME TIME MOISTURE FROM THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST IS …
Monday, January 14, 2013
Canton is set for a wet week of cooler temperatures as a cold front moves into Georgia. Freezing temperatures could arrive next week.
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Monday, January 14
Following a warm weekend in the 70s, Georgia is set for rain, cooler temps and maybe even a blast of cold air from the north. A rainy Monday and Tuesday accompany cooler weather and a cold front, as it moves from out west to the east by midweek, according to The Weather Channel. It's not yet clear how far south the cold air would reach as the jet stream dips. Forecasters give Canton a 100 percent chance of rain on Monday, when the high is expected to reach 58, and 80 percent chance on Tuesday with a high of 55, according to the National Weather Service. Showers are expected to taper off Wednesday and Thursday, as low temperatures dip to 38 and 35, respectively. Highs are forecast for the mid 50s. Current above-average temperatures give way…
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The National Weather Service says the wind gusts will last all day.
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
The winds will blow on Wednesday, so watch out for falling tree limbs blowing debris and be extra careful driving if you have a high-profile vehicle. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a wind advisory from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on Wednesday. A wind advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least 20 mph, or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds will be out of the west rom 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. The impacts of the gusting wind will include:
The National Weather Service predicts the heavy, dense fog will limit visibility to one-quarter mile or less.
Monday, December 24, 2012
The National Weather Service predicts the heavy, dense fog will limit visibility to one-quarter mile or less.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
UPDATED 7 a.m. Dec. 25: The National Weather Service extended the dense fog advisory for another hour, until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25. A dense fog advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, with widespread visibilities of one-quarter mile or less, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City. The low visibilities will make driving hazardous. If driving, slow down and use low-beam headlights. Leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Red Flag Warning is effective from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and the Freeze Advisory will run from 2 to 10 a.m. Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning today effective till 7 p.m. Cherokee County is under critical fire weather conditions that could cause rapid spread and aggressive behavior if a fire should develop. This warning is because of low relative humidity, gusty winds and dry fuels. Today's forecast is sunny with a high of 64 degrees, and gusts of wind that can get up to 25 mph. The humidity is between 15 to 25 percent. Also make sure to protect your plants tonight because the NWS has also issued a Frost Advisory from 2 to 10 a.m. Thursday. Temperatures are expected to drop to the mid-30s till the morning, but should reach the 60s by afternoon. Don’t miss any of the local news you care about. Subscribe to Canton-Sixes …
Gayla
6:14 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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