Headline:
Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 1:25AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Event:
Frost Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 16, 2026 - 10:25pm
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
up to 35 mph. For the Frost Advisory, temperatures less than 36
degrees will result in frost formation.
* WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union, Towns, and White
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until noon EDT today. For the Frost
Advisory, from 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost
could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants
may be killed if left uncovered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to calm through the
Saturday evening hours. Clear skies and light winds will mean
temperatures drop quickly for the mountains and valleys of north
Georgia through Sunday morning.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Dawson; Lumpkin; White
Forcast Office:
NWS Peachtree City GA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov