UNDATED - Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until noon EDT today... <br />
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The Flash Flood Watch continues for<br />
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* portions of north central Georgia... northeast Georgia and <br />
northwest Georgia. <br />
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* Until noon EDT today<br />
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* rain with isolated thunderstorms will continue across north<br />
Georgia as the remnants of Lee move northeast across the<br />
northern portion of Georgia into Tennessee. <br />
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Rainfall amounts of 6 to 9 inches have occurred over Dade... <br />
Walker and Catoosa counties. Widespread minor flooding is still<br />
occurring on numerous creeks. Elsewhere... 2 to 4 inches has fallen<br />
from Summerville through Ellijay to Hiawassee. Additional rainfall<br />
amounts of near one inch are possible through this morning. The<br />
watch area is generally north of a line from Rome through Forsyth<br />
to Homer. The rain will begin to taper off by after sunrise. <br />
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Residents are urged to stay alert and monitor this situation<br />
in case quick action is necessary to save life and property.<br />
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WIND ADVISORY<br />
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.. Wind Advisory now in effect until 11 am EDT this morning for parts of north central and northwest Georgia... <br />
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* winds... north 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.<br />
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* Timing... winds are ongoing and should persist through this<br />
morning.<br />
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* Impacts... abundant rainfall along with the winds from the <br />
remnants of Lee will allow for numerous trees to fall. <br />
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Precautionary/preparedness actions... <br />
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A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least<br />
20 mph... or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this<br />
strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile<br />
vehicles. Use extra caution.
