Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

A Pacific storm is bringing areas of low elevation rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and high winds to the Northwest. Strong Santa Ana winds and very dry conditions are producing elevated to critical fire weather conditions in southern California. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible through early Wednesday morning across parts of northeast Texas into western Tennessee. Read More >

Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week
February 1 - 5, 2021

This year (2021), Georgia will recognize the week of February 1 - 5 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Severe weather is no stranger to the state. Last year brought a number of severe weather events, including the major Easter Tornado Outbreak. You can read about a couple of these more notable events below:

As we approach what is typically the most active part of the year for severe weather, Severe Weather Preparedness Week provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about the dangers of severe weather, as well as knowing how and when to take proper actions when severe weather is expected and hits. Please take the time now to review your home, school, or businesses preparedness plans. Each day is dedicated to a different topic that addresses severe weather preparedness. Throughout the week, the topics to be covered include:

Monday - Family Preparedness (NWR + Wireless Emergency Alerts)
Tuesday - Thunderstorm Safety (Hail & Damaging Wind Threats/Impacts)
Wednesday - Tornado Safety **NWR TEST Warning Message - 9 AM**
Thursday - Lightning Safety
Friday - Flash Flooding/Flood Safety

An important aspect of severe weather warnings includes the information received from the public and spotters. Not only do timely and accurate storm reports help the National Weather Service to verify warnings, but they also help meteorologists better relate radar data with corresponding observed weather. If you observe hail (quarter sized or larger), strong/damaging winds, or a funnel cloud/tornado anywhere across north and central Georgia, please report it to the National Weather Service (Peachtree City/Atlanta Office) at 1-866-763-4466 or by using our online storm report form. To learn more about our local Skywarn spotter program, visit the Storm Spotter Information page.

Interested in Further Preparation Resources?

Visit the JetStream Educational Page as well as our Weather Ready Nation Spring Safety pages!

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Storm Impacting the Northwest U.S.; Fire Weather Conditions in Southern California; Severe Weather in the South

2021 Georgia Severe Weather Preparedness Week