The following special weather statement has been issued from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.
ICY ROADS EXPECTED LATE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MIDDAY THURSDAY ACROSS MUCH OF NORTH GEORGIA AND ALL OF MIDDLE GEORGIA
Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 3:42PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA
Melting of snow and runoff of the water this afternoon will
freeze on roads tonight creating areas of slick and dangerous
road conditions. In addition, roads in shady areas, especially on
secondary roads, hilly terrain and north-facing slopes, remain
ice covered and will remain slick and dangerous through the night.
Cloud cover Thursday will limit melting during the morning.
But fortunately, temperatures are expected to rise above freezing
around midday and remain above freezing until around 8 PM after
which temperatures will fall back into the mid to upper 20s.
Unnecessary driving after 6 PM is strongly discouraged. If you
have to drive, use extreme caution. Proceed slowly and allow extra
distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Heed any
messages from local officials on road closures and driving
conditions.