FLOOD WARNING

UNDATED - Fears of flooding along the Etowah River has prompted a flood warning for sections of the river in Dawson and Forsyth counties. And, the Wind Advisory and High Wind Warning issued earlier for a large part of Georgia remain in place.<br /> <br /> The weather service says the heavy rainfall this week in northeast Georgia has caused "significant" runoff into streams and rivers... prompting the alert for people along the Etowah. A flood warning was issued earlier for the Oconee River in Clarke, Oconee, and Greene counties.<br /> <br /> WIND ADVISORY, HIGH WIND WARNING<br /> <br /> ... Wind Advisory in effect from 6 am to 6 PM EST Wednesday... <br /> <br /> The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind<br /> Advisory... which is in effect from 6 am to 6 PM EST<br /> Wednesday... for all of north and central Georgia except the<br /> northeast mountains where a High Wind Warning is in effect.<br /> <br /> South to southwest winds will strengthen this afternoon... in<br /> response to a strengthening low pressure system over the central<br /> United States. An associated cold front will cross Georgia on<br /> Wednesday. Strong and gusty west winds behind this front will<br /> develop across north and central Georgia. Winds of 15-30 mph with<br /> occasional higher gusts can be expected. With saturated soils<br /> from rain tonight... trees and powerlines will be downed at lower<br /> wind speeds than might otherwise be necessary.<br /> <br /> Precautionary/preparedness actions... <br /> <br /> 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. These winds may down weakened or<br /> shallow rooted trees as well.<br /> A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected<br /> or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 35 mph or gusts<br /> of 45 mph or more could topple trees and power lines as well as<br /> cause property damage.

http://accesswdun.com/article/2009/12/225355