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Ware Mechanical forecast: Wintry precipitation possible early Thursday; high near 70 Wednesday

Posted on March 3, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

So far today: Just a trace of rain at the airport. we’ll see under 0.20 of an inch through midnight. read more

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Ware Mechanical forecast: Dense fog possible today; light rain continues; mid 60s by Wednesday; upper 30s by Thursday

Posted on March 2, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The forecast: A mixed forecast for the week ahead with cooler temperatures continuing today — around 50 - before giving way to the low 60s on Tuesday and mid 60s on Wednesday. Look for rain along the way and, perhaps, some wintry precipitation Wednesday night as temperatures drop again. read more

Ware Mechanical forecast: Soggy week ahead, 40% rain chance today, high of 48.

Posted on March 1, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The forecast: Hazardous Weather Outlook Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. read more

Ware Mechanical forecast: Enjoy sunshine today, Rain in forecast everyday next week starting tonight

Posted on February 28, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Enjoy the sunshine today. We have rain the forecast everyday next week starting Sunday. Sunday Chance Rain Hi 51 °F Sunday Night Rain Likely Lo 43 °F Monday Showers Likely Hi 56 °F Monday Night Chance Showers Lo 46 °F Tuesday Chance Showers Hi 61 °F Tuesday Night Chance Showers Lo 55 °F Wednesday… Read more

3:10 p.m. Ware Mechanical alert: More concern about ‘black ice’ tonight, Saturday morning in Northwest Georgia

Posted on February 27, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The latest: The thaw continues today with much more of Wednesday’s snow vanishing by the minute as temperatures climb to a balmy 39 degrees at 3 p.m. in Northwest Georgia. But that thaw is triggering new concerns of black ice across the region, the same way it did Friday morning as al local school systems… Read more

Berry College’s eagles get a few seconds of national attention on NBC News

Posted on February 27, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt did a fairly major piece on the southern snow slam this week, including a quick cutaway to a beautiful shot of one of the parent eagles in the Berry College nest feeding the youngsters in the snow-covered next near Krannert Center. The cut is short, barely tree seconds,… Read more

Deal declares state of emergency in Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk, Chattooga and other counties in winter storm’s path

Posted on February 25, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Media release: In response to a winter storm warning declared for 50 counties in the northern portion of Georgia (including Floyd, Bartow, Gordon, Polk and Chattooga) on Wednesday, Gov. Nathan Deal this evening ordered state government offices in the affected areas to close at noon and declared a state of emergency for disaster preparedness starting… Read more

@10:55 p.m. Ware Mechanical weather: Freezing rain up next; we could see a quarter inch or more overnight

Posted on February 20, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

From the National Weather Service: We should see another mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow to be followed by another wave, perhaps freezing rain, after 11 p.m. The situation: Officially, we’ve seen 0.04 of an inch of snow in Rome/Floyd County tonight although we’re hearing estimates of higher amounts from various corners of the… Read more

@10:50 p.m. Few power outages in our area; that could change after freezing rain arrives. Charge everything now.

Posted on February 20, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

One thing we’re not seeing so far in this winter storm: power outages. We’ve continued to check both Georgia Power’s outage map and the new one offered by North Georgia EMC. Both show few if any outages and those are outside our area. read more

@10:20 p.m. ROADS: Latest updates. Next challenge will be freezing rain on the way

Posted on February 20, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Around Floyd County: Motorists report the Bypass was surprisingly clear at 10 p.m. Chulio road had a few patches of ice, however. The Georgia DOT map shows more ice concerns in both Floyd and Polk counties. Click the map for the latest. From Polk County Emergency Management: Please stay off the roadway if possible.… Read more

@10:45 p.m. Latest delays and closings: Colleges, medical, sports

Posted on February 20, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Please email key updates (schools, colleges, medical complexes, community events only) to [email protected]. School/college updates: From Georgia Highlands: “With freezing rain in the forecast, GHC has canceled all MORNING classes & activities for 2/21/15. Afternoon events will proceed as planned.” Chattahoochee Technical College will be closed Saturday February 21, 2015. All scheduled classes have been… Read more

Floyd Emergency Management’s list of day, overnight warming shelters

Posted on February 19, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Media release: A hard freeze is expected across much of North and Central Georgia Wednesday through Thursday night. A reinforcing surge of cold artic air will spread over Georgia resulting in a hard freeze for Wednesday through Thursday and Friday for much of north and Central Georgia. Temperatures on Wednesday night are expected to… Read more

Power: North Georgia EMC expects record demand with Thursday’s frigid temperatures

Posted on February 19, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

North Georgia EMC and the Tennessee Valley Authority expect huge energy demands over the next 24 hours, according to a media release out Wednesday afternoon. These key highlights: TVA’s electric system remains secure and stable at this time. The biggest peak demand will likely occur early Thursday morning with electric loads across the valley reaching… Read more

Warming shelter open again tonight at Salvation Army; admission is from 6-10 p.m.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

Life Church, the Salvation Army and other congregations are opening a warming shelter for those in need again tonight. The fellowship hall attached to the Salvation Army’s campus in downtown Rome is being used as the shelter. It is different from the overnight shelter the Salvation Army offers men and women. There is no paper… Read more

Ware Mechanical forecast: As thaw begins, new concerns about lows in the teens followed by Friday snow?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by hometownheadlines • 0 Comments

The situation: Temperatures fell into the mid 20s right at sunrise today and are slowly recovering. The ice remanants are melting as well, easing concerns about motorists on some our busier roads. We’ll get into the upper 30s today and Wednesday, and after that, get ready for a high of 27 on Thursday. Snow… Read more