High Wind Watch Issued: Gusts Up to 50 MPH Possible This Weekend
A High Wind Watch has been issued for numerous Georgia counties, with gusts up to 50 mph possible from Saturday morning through Sunday morning, potentially causing power outages and difficult travel.
Residents across numerous North and West Central Georgia counties should prepare for a High Wind Watch, effective from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA has issued this alert, warning of east winds between 15 to 25 mph, with potential gusts up to 50 mph.
The High Wind Watch is in effect for Dade, Walker, Catoosa, Whitfield, Murray, Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Chattooga, Gordon, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Floyd, Bartow, Cherokee, Forsyth, Hall, Banks, Jackson, Madison, Polk, Paulding, Cobb, North Fulton, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke, Oconee, Haralson, Carroll, Douglas, South Fulton, DeKalb, Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Coweta, Fayette, Clayton, Spalding, and Henry counties.
Potential impacts include downed trees and power lines, leading to widespread power outages. Travel may also be difficult, particularly for high-profile vehicles. The NWS advises monitoring the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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