Gordon County EMA shared a weather update today following a 2 p.m. briefing with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City regarding expected weather conditions this afternoon and overnight.
Gordon County EMA participated in a briefing with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City at 2 p.m. today regarding the upcoming weather this afternoon and into the overnight period.
According to the NWS, Gordon County has a Level 2 out of 5 risk, classified as a slight risk for severe weather. Potential impacts include damaging wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, which could down trees and power lines, heavy rainfall, isolated quarter-sized hail, and a few tornadoes.
These storms could begin in northwest Georgia and Gordon County within the next few hours so please make any preparations now and stay weather aware during this event. While NOAA weather radios are the best way to receive updated information, if you do not have one make sure you have several ways to receive weather warnings such as the HyperReach system offered by Gordon County or apps on your mobile device.