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Cherokee Tribune

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Cherokee County residents urged to prepare for storm's local impacts

Cherokee County officials are encouraging residents to be prepared for local impacts this weekend from Hurricane Isaias. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Cherokee and other parts of north and west Georgia from midnight Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. A flood watch remains in effect for the area for the same time period. In a video message from Cherokee County Friday afternoon, EMA Director Daniel Westbrook said that Saturday's forecast calls for wind gusts of 40-50 mph, with locally higher gusts possible along ridgetops. "This will cause downed power lines and trees that could block roadways," he said. "In addition, isolated flash flooding is possible with rainfall amounts of 1-3 inches that could be locally higher in heavier rain bands. Isolated tornadoes remain a threat as well, especially Saturday afternoon and evenings." Residents are encouraged to be prepared for the storm and its effects. Cherokee County EMA advises having more than one way to receive a watch or warning. Residents should also be prepared for possible power outages and have an emergency supply kit. To receive RAVE Alert messages from Cherokee County EMA, text CHEROKEEEMA to 226787 or visit https://www.cherokeega-ema.org/ and click on the Rave

Cherokee County, GA · 29d

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Morning Earthquake Rattles Tennessee North of Chattanooga

According to USGS, a Wednesday morning earthquake rattled portions of eastern Tennessee north of Chattanooga. The relatively weak magnitude 2.1 event struck near the town of Dunlap at 6:05 am from a depth of 20.6 km. The earthquake was too weak to create any damage or injuries. The volume of earthquakes continue to increase in Tennessee year over year.

Tennessee · 10-07

11Alive

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Hurricane remnants cause tree damage across Georgia, officials urge caution

Polk County, GA · 27d

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Flood and High Wind Watches Issued for Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia is preparing for heavy rain and potentially damaging winds this weekend as Hurricane Isaias impacts the region. A Flood Watch will be in effect beginning at 2 o’clock Saturday morning and continuing through 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Forecasters say widespread rainfall totals of one to three...

Georgia · 10-08

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Ringgold prepares for more flooding ahead of impact from Hurricane Isaias over the weekend

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. — We are checking back in on the Ringgold community ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias over the weekend. The storm is currently in the middle of the Golf, moving toward the coast. Even though the path doesn't look like it will go directly through...

Ringgold, GA · 10-08

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Monday morning forecast

Tropical downpours and spinning rotation from Isaias threaten North Georgia counties with flash flooding and potential tornadoes through Sunday.

North Georgia, GA · 28d

WTVCFOX

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Hamilton County readies rescue aid for Isaias: Red Cross and TVA take storm precautions

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — As Hurricane Isaias tracks toward landfall in the U.S. Friday, agencies and businesses across Hamilton County and the surrounding region are preparing for potential impacts, from flooding concerns to possible emergency response needs. Hamilton County officials say preparations are underway in case conditions worsen. Amy...

Hamilton County, TN · 29d

WSB Channel 2 Atlanta

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Tracking Isaias: Floyd County officials say historic courthouse should weather the storm

A historic courthouse that was gutted in a devastating fire will not have to contend with 30- to 50-mile-per-hour winds. Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen continued Severe Weather Team 2 coverage from Floyd County.

Floyd County, GA · 29d

CBS News Atlanta

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Georgia tropical storm warning, flood watches issued as Isaias approaches

Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane early Friday, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as it moved into the warmer waters of the northern Gulf.

Georgia · 29d

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AAA: Severe Storm System Expected This Weekend; Drivers Urged to Avoid Unnecessary Travel

AAA is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel this weekend as heavy rain, flash flooding, strong winds, and possible tornadoes are expected across north Georgia. The greatest severe weather threat is forecast for Saturday. KEY TAKEAWAYS. Severe weather is expected across north Georgia Friday evening through the weekend, with the...

North Georgia, GA · 29d

Atlanta News First

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Isaias now a major hurricane; Showers will start tonight in north Georgia

North Georgia, GA · 29d

Atlanta News First

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First Alert | Isaias threatens to bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and brief tornadoes to north Georgia

Atlanta, GA · 29d

CBS News Atlanta

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North Georgia could see 40 mph gusts Saturday as Isaias moves inland

Hurricane Isaias will bring impacts to North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend. Isaias is currently strengthening and moving closer to the northern Gulf.

Georgia · 10-08

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Hurricane Isaias weather delays/cancels fall festivals and events across the viewing area

CHATTANOOGA — Weather tied to Hurricane Isaias is forcing several event changes across the Scenic City and surrounding communities this weekend. In Athens, the city’s annual Pumpkintown fall festival has been postponed from this weekend to Oct. 24 because of the expected weather. Pumpkintown is billed as Athens’...

Athens, TN · 10-08

Rome News-Tribune

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Stormy Saturday forecast: tropical tornadoes possible

The National Weather Service is forecasting a stormy Saturday in Rome and Floyd County as Hurricane Isaias is due to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle Friday night and will bring a lot of rain and weather as it continues to travel north. According to the weather service’s hurricane tracker, the storm was forecast to travel over western Alabama and eastern Mississippi, but Northwest Georgia will still feel the effects. “We are cautioning that there could be tropical tornadoes due to the storm,” said Meredith Wyatt, a meteorologist with the weather service. “They are shallower than a typical tornado, so they can pop up fairly quickly.” There will be heavy rains and wind gusts as strong as 50 mph, according to Wyatt, and much of Rome and Floyd County are under a flood and high-wind watch. The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency has been speaking with local and regional emergency service workers and has been closely monitoring the situation, according to Director Tim Herrington. “The governor has just issued a state of emergency for all of Georgia,” Herrington said Thursday afternoon. “We are in contact with local and regional officials and will be having a briefing Friday as we learn

Floyd County, GA · 10-08

WTVC

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Hurricane Isaias weather delays/cancels fall festivals and events across the viewing area

Chattanooga, TN · 10-08

Atlanta News First

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First Alert Forecast: Isaias is set to impact North Georgia this weekend

North Georgia, GA · 10-07

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Tropical Storm Isaias Brings Slight Flood Risk to Atlanta, Athens, Gainesville, and Macon Saturday With Gusty Squalls Before Drier Weather Returns Sunday

ATLANTA, GA — The latest Weather Prediction Center outlook for Saturday, October 10, shows a slight risk of localized flooding across parts of North Georgia from Tropical Storm Isaias. Rainfall will vary widely depending on where squall lines set up, so not every location will see the same totals. Saturday is looking wet, with gusty winds possible in some of the squalls. Drier weather is expected to return on Sunday.

Atlanta, GA · 10-07