* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Any snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 to 10 degrees above zero on Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE ... COBB ... NORTH FULTON ... SOUTH FULTON ... DEKALB ... ROCKDALE ... NEWTON ... CLAYTON ... HENRY ... BUTTS ... JASPER ... JONES ... TWIGGS ... WILKINSON
Instructions:
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
