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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WednesdayRead more

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

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

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 systemsRead more

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

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

  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

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

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

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 startingRead more

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

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

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 theRead more

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

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

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

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

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

  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

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

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

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 beenRead more

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

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

  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 toRead more

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

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

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 reachingRead more

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

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

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 paperRead more

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

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

  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. SnowRead more

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