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Posted on: November 20, 2023

SEVERE WEATHER INFO 11/20/2023

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THIS PAGE CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

The Menu Below Contains the Order of Which Information is Found on this Page

* OUTLOOK (THIS IS UPDATED FOR EACH EVENT)
* AVAILABLE STORM SHELTERS (Open / Closed, Pet Friendly, Etc.)
* NOAA RISK CATEGORIES
*ALERTS AND HOW TO SIGN UP FOR HYPER-REACH
* ROAD CONDITIONS
* DEPARTMENTAL DELAYS AND CLOSURES
* POWER OUTAGES (power outage map & how to report an outage)

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OUTLOOK (will update as needed)

From the National Weather Service - NWS Huntsville & Atlanta (10/31/2023)  - Special Weather Statement issued October 31 at 3:55AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA

Overview -  FIRE WEATHER WATCH & FREEZE WARNING

Key Messages:

  • OVERVIEW

    A low pressure system will produce strong wind gusts (not associated with thunderstorms) tonight through Tuesday morning followed by a threat for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday (mainly in the afternoon and evening). The flooding threat is very low. Please see the briefing packet attached for more detailed information.

    DETAILS

    • Tonight through Tuesday morning: Strong, non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 35-45 mph are expected across portions of north Georgia with the strongest wind gusts expected along the mountain ridgelines tonight. As a result, a Wind Advisory will go into effect at 7 PM tonight.
    • Tuesday (primarily afternoon and evening): There is a level 1 out of 5 risk for severe thunderstorms across central Georgia and much of north Georgia. Hazards will include isolated wind gusts of 60 mph and a brief, low-intensity tornado.
  • What about rainfall? Forecasted rainfall totals range from 0.50 to 2.00 inches tonight through Wednesday morning with the highest totals in the mountainous terrain of north Georgia. The flooding threat is very low given forecasted rainfall totals and the current drought conditions.

Graphics (GRAPHICS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!)

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County Storm Shelters 

All premises monitored with audio visual recording by 911

Dade County Justice Building
75 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
Dade County Administrative Building
71 Case Avenue, Trenton, GA 30752
South Dade Storm Shelter (Valley)
265 School Street, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Sports Complex Storm Shelter
9622 US-Hwy 11, Trenton, GA 30752
Davis Storm Shelter (Sand Mountain)
249 Davis School Road, Trenton, GA 30752  (no handicap accessible exterior ramp at this time. it is scheduled to be poured)		 

Shelter Rules and Guidelines

(for all shelters)

  • Be kind, courteous, and respectful of others (you will be sharing space)
  • No Smoking
  • No Profanity (as there may be children present)
  • Pets allowed but MUST be in crates or kennels (regardless of size)
  • No alcoholic beverages
  • Doors are to remain closed at all times. (Except when exiting and entering. These are specially weighted doors so propping them may cause damage)
  • Clean up after yourself
  • (Rules are subject to change)


About the New Shelters

  • FEMA Approved 361 
  • Will withstand winds of up to 250 mph.
  • Will hold up to 260 people (allotting 5 square feet per person)

What's in the Shelters?

In the 3 New Storm Shelters

  • Chairs / Tables / Trashcans (please clean up after yourself)
  • Restrooms 
  • Wi-Fi
  • Weather Radio
  • Telephone (for communication with E-911)

In the Justice Building and the Admin Building

  • Restrooms
  • Wi-Fi

What to Bring

  • Folding Chairs, blankets, etc.
  • Medication 
  • Snacks / Drinks (No alcoholic beverages)
  • Games / Entertainment for children

NOAA Risk Categories





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Road Conditions storm


Current Road Conditions & Closures:

To report road conditions or a non-emergency concern please call 706-657-4111
To report an EMERGENCY please call 911
(we will update as needed on our website and Facebook page)




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To Report a Power Outage or see the Power Outage Map please use this link to GA Power https://www.georgiapower.com/company/safety/outages-and-stormcenter.html

If this is a dangerous condition, including downed power lines, please call 1-888-891-0938 

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