Georgia Braces for Winter Storm Fern: What to Expect

Current Conditions and Warnings

Georgia is currently experiencing Winter Storm Fern, with varying impacts across the state.

Athens
Warning: Ice Storm until 10 a. m. Monday
Advisory: Cold Weather from 4-10 a. m. Monday
Conditions:
Significant icing, power outages, and travel disruptions
Freezing rain transitioning to rain showers by 7 p. m.
Ice accumulations: 0.1 to 0.3 inches
Wind gusts: 20-25 mph today, up to 30 mph tomorrow
Temperatures: Around 30 degrees, rising to 36 degrees by evening
Atlanta
Warning: Ice Storm
Advisory: Cold Weather
Conditions:
Freezing rain with ice accumulations of less than 0.1 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 25-30 mph today, stronger tomorrow
Temperatures: Rising to the 40's by afternoon, dropping to the 30's by tonight and into the 20's by early tomorrow morning

Augusta
Warning: Ice Storm until 10 a. m. tomorrow
Conditions:
Hazardous roads, especially bridges and overpasses
Light snow early, transitioning to freezing rain by 3 p. m., potential thunderstorm around 5-6 p. m.
Ice accumulations: Less than 0.1 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 25-30 mph today, stronger tomorrow
Temperatures: Rising to the 40's by afternoon, staying above 40 degrees until 7 a. m. tomorrow
Savannah
Conditions:
Showers and scattered thunderstorms from 8 p. m. tonight through 4 a. m. tomorrow
Temperatures: Staying in the 60's, no risk of ice

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