Cold Weather Advisory in effect, Winter Weather Advisory in Polk, Bartow and Paulding

Tuesday, January 21, 2025–5:30 a.m.

-National Weather Service-

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 10 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday and again from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

For Monday night, it will be very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected for the higher elevations of north Georgia, as low as 10 above along the I-20 corridor, and as low as 15 above elsewhere.

For Tuesday night, very cold wind chills 2-10 above expected north of I-20 and between 10-15 above south of I-20.

Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Meanwhile, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Polk, Bartow and Paulding Counties with up to an inch of snow possible with some locally higher amounts.