The second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs face a major test Saturday night when they travel to Tuscaloosa for a highly anticipated Southeastern Conference showdown against the sixth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.
Georgia enters the contest with a perfect 5-0 record, including a 3-0 start in SEC competition. Alabama also remains unbeaten at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in conference play.
Saturday night’s matchup features two of the nation’s highest-ranked teams, with both programs looking to take another important step toward competing for an SEC championship and a spot in the College Football Playoff.
For Georgia, a victory on the road would keep the Bulldogs undefeated and provide another major conference win. Alabama, meanwhile, will look to use its home-field advantage to knock off the second-ranked Bulldogs and remain perfect on the season.
With both teams carrying undefeated records into the matchup, the stakes are high in what promises to be one of the biggest games on Saturday’s college football schedule.
The Bulldogs and Crimson Tide are scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Eastern in Tuscaloosa.
Georgia fans across Northwest Georgia can follow the action on Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH, with coverage beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Tune in to Georgia 101.7 FM WJTH for Georgia Bulldogs football as the Dawgs look to remain undefeated against Alabama.
High Wind Warning for CalhounDetails
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY...
Expires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
What
East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north Georgia mountains.
Where
Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.
When
Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.
Impacts
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Precautionary/preparedness Actions
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Flood Watch for CalhounDetails
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
Expires: Sunday, October 11 at 8:00 am
Precautionary
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Locations
WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia, including the following areas, in central Georgia, Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Butts, Crawford, Dodge, Houston, Jasper, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Telfair, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Glascock, Greene, Hancock, Jefferson, Johnson, Taliaferro, Treutlen, Warren, Washington and Wilkes. In north central Georgia, Barrow, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Forsyth, Gilmer, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Lumpkin, Morgan, Newton, North Fulton, Pickens, Rockdale, South Fulton, Union and Walton. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Towns and White. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. In west central Georgia, Coweta, Heard, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson.
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WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
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IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Post Tropical Cyclone Isaias will continue to bring bands of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area through Saturday night. Total estimated rainfall so far shows 1 to 4 inches in western Georgia, and lesser amounts to the east. Further bands of heavy rainfall remain possible for eastern Georgia with more steady rainfall across north Georgia. Expected rainfall totals remains at a general 1 to 4 inches with a localized swatch of up to 8 inches possible by event end. Tropical rainfall rates and training bands of thunderstorms may lead to flash and riverine flooding.
