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Freeze warning is in effect for north, central Georgia

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Posted 2:06PM on Friday 22nd March 2002 ( 23 years ago )
A Freeze Warning Is In Effect For North & Central Georgia Tonight...<br> <br> Surface High Pressure Will Continue To Build Into Georgia Through <br> Saturday. The High Pressure Will Bring In Unseasonably Cold Dry Air<br> With Clear Skies & Light Winds. This Will Create Near Ideal<br> Conditions For The Earth To Radiate. Temperatures Will Plummet<br> Tonight Into The Teens In The Mtns To The 20s Elsewhere...<br> Across North & Central Georgia.<br> <br> Overnight Lows Will Fall To At Or Near Record Levels For The Date At<br> Most Reporting Stations. Records Lows For Sat Are...<br> <br> Atlanta 20 In 1885...<br> Athens 22 In 1888...<br> Columbus 29 In 1955...<br> Macon 26 In 1915.<br> <br> A Freeze Warning Is Issued When Temperatures Are Forecast To Fall<br> Below Freezing...And Threaten Outdoor Plants. Those With Agricultural<br> Interests In The Warned Area Are Advised To Protect Vegetation And<br> Young Trees. Also...Potted Plants That Are Outside Should Be Covered.<br> <br> Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio & Other Local Media For Further<br> Details Or Updates On This Freeze Warning.

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