It's cold out. Be safe while you heat your home.

We've extended the Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory in the far north until 10 AM this morning. Please use caution for any slick roadways and also dangerous wind chills! Wind Advisory also remains in effect until 4 PM this afternoon area-wide. #gawx #winter

9 PM Update: Based on snow & sleet accumulations up to 1-2" and related road conditions, the Winter Weather Advisory has been extended southward to include portions of the NE metro. Use caution if travelling in these areas. #gawx

Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon, with a few of these storms being strong to severe. Please continue to monitor your local forecast and as always stay safe! #gawx

For some people, the urge to start spring cleaning is growing stronger. Make an excuse to do it now for fire safety! Have clear paths to the exits in your home to help you get out quickly and safely.

Dont forget - Check your alarms when you change your batteries.

⛈ Showers and thunderstorms are ongoing across much of our area, mainly along and south of the I-20 corridor. There is a marginal risk of severe weather in central Georgia this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain could also lead to isolated flooding concerns in this area. #gawx

A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for portions of north and central GA until 2 AM EDT Wednesday morning. Additional heavy rain tonight and on Tuesday will allow for efficient runoff and increased potential for flash flooding and river flooding. #gawx

⚠️Heads up!⚠️ A developing tropical system will move into the northern Gulf of Mexico over the next couple of days. The threat for heavy rainfall 🌧️ will be on the increase for parts of our area by the latter half of the weekend. Stay tuned to forecast updates! #gawx

Summers are for spending time outdoors, but don't forget about the danger of extreme heat: ✅ Stay indoors during midday heat. ✅ Wear lightweight clothing. ✅ Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. ✅ Never leave people or pets in a closed car. More: ready.gov/heat

As a preview of Fire Prevention Week, Johns Creek Fire will be out at ACE HARDWARE 10875 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 from 11am to 1pm handing out fire safety information and goodies while explaining and demoing home fire safety equipment. Come out and see us!

We’re out at ACE HARDWARE 10875 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022 with Quint 64. Come out and see us and learn about Fire Safety Week! 11-1pm

Fire Prevention Week is here! Take some time this week to review some fire safety tips and check your fire safety equipment around your home.

A line of storms will affect the area today, moving into NW GA this morning, Atlanta metro area by early afternoon and farther SE by evening. A few storms may be strong to severe. Main risks: • Damaging wind gusts 🌬️ • Locally heavy rainfall 🌧️ • An isolated brief tornado 🌪️

⚠️Severe Possible Today⚠️ Storms will push into the area this PM ahead of a cold front. Most of north GA is under a 🟡Slight Risk🟡 for severe weather. Damaging wind gusts are the main risk with a brief spin-up tornado possible in NW GA. Storms weaken during the evening. #gawx

A freeze warning will be in effect from 10pm tonight through 9am tomorrow morning. Temperatures will be at or below freezing across portions of North and Central Georgia.☃️ Freezing For: USA= 32 F Everyone Else= 0 C The Adventurous= 273.15 K #winter #Ineedahotchocolate #gawx