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>
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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>
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Overnight Lows Will Fall To At Or Near Record Levels For The Date At<br>
Most Reporting Stations. Records Lows For Sat Are...<br>
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Atlanta 20 In 1885...<br>
Athens 22 In 1888...<br>
Columbus 29 In 1955...<br>
Macon 26 In 1915.<br>
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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>
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Stay Tuned To Noaa Weather Radio & Other Local Media For Further<br>
Details Or Updates On This Freeze Warning.
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