Category Archives: Paulding County

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday

EF-1 tornado confirmed in Paulding County Saturday

Monday, March 17, 2025–7:30 a.m. -Staff reports- While most of Georgia escaped Saturday’s tornado outbreak, the National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Paulding County late Saturday evening with maximum winds up to 110 mph. The tornado touched down west of Sudie around 11:41 PM and continued northeast for over 11…Continue Reading

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of storms

Saturday, March 15, 2025–4:40 p.m. -News Release- The governor has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the severe weather headed our way. This storm will hit at the worst possible time, as people are heading to or already in bed. Be prepared ahead of time and remain weather-aware as long as this system is…Continue Reading

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Severe weather likely Saturday Evening, stay weather aware

Saturday, March 15, 2025–9:30 a.m. -Staff reports- Northwest Georgia is at a moderate risk (level 4 out of 5) for severe storms from around 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday. That includes a moderate risk (4 out of 5) for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. We are also at an elevated risk…Continue Reading

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

[VIDEO] National Weather Service gives severe weather update for this weekend

March 14th, 2025 – 3:20 PM The National Weather Service in Peachtree City GA – The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued an updated briefing on the severe weather threat for Saturday through Sunday, March 15-16, 2025. A significant severe weather outbreak is expected across much of Alabama and Northwest GA, with the…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Thursday, March 13, 2025–5:45 p.m. -Staff reports- A lot can change in the next couple of days but, at this point, there’s a significant chance of heavy damaging winds with a potential of tornadoes late Saturday into early Sunday. The rain from a weaker storm front could bring rain into Northwest Georgia Friday into early…Continue Reading

Time change this weekend

Time change this weekend

Thursday, March 6, 2025–5:55 p.m. -Staff reports- It’s time once again to “spring forward.” Remember to set your clock ahead one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Daylight Saving Rome begins at 2 a.m. Sunday and the time change is a perfect time to remind yourself to change the batteries in your smoke alarm…Continue Reading

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Residents still being asked to refrain from outdoor burning

Thursday, March 6, 2025–9:12 a.m. -David Crowder, WRGA News- We may have gotten a little rain this week, but there is still a risk of grass and woods fires in Northwest Georgia. According to Seth Hawkins with the Georgia Forestry Commission, this is kind of an odd time of increased fire risk. “Typically, this is…Continue Reading

Latest on the severe weather threat

Latest on the severe weather threat

Tuesday, March 4, 2025–6:30 p.m. -National Weather Service- A line of thunderstorms will move through Georgia tonight through Wednesday morning. The thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and a couple brief tornadoes. Strong southerly winds will occur before the storms arrive, and this could result in isolated wind damage as well. The severe threat will conclude…Continue Reading

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Fire Danger Statement issued for Monday

Monday, March 3, 2025–6:25 a.m. -National Weather Service- A Fire Danger Statement is in effect through 7 PM on Monday. Low relative humidities and dry vegetation will result in hazardous fire weather conditions. Please refer to local burn permitting authorities on whether you may burn outdoors. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.Continue Reading