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Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 08:16 PM Feb 2014

Just a weather heads up for Georgians

Tomorrow night a really bad weather system is going to start moving through here, just in case you haven't been paying attention to weather.

What will start as snow in the northern suburbs on Tuesday (up to 7 inches as near as Gainesville, GA!!) but will switch over to freezing rain Tuesday night, continuing for Wednesday. The frozen rain covers all of Atlanta, and the metro area.

There will be enough freezing rain accumulation to take down trees (and power lines) so please prepare for the possible loss of power and heat.

And, STAY HOME!!!!!!!!

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Just a weather heads up for Georgians (Original Post) Glitterati Feb 2014 OP
After last time, they're being very cautious. xfundy Feb 2014 #1
They're really saying this one is gonna be bad Glitterati Feb 2014 #2
This time it won't happen. Heck, it's probably a conspiracy so governor can look better. Hoyt Feb 2014 #3
Well, honestly, I'd much rather it miss us Glitterati Feb 2014 #4
With ice, it could be worse than two weeks ago. Reminds me, I have a dental appt Wed. Hoyt Feb 2014 #7
I've got to give them credit, GEMA is all over this one Glitterati Feb 2014 #9
They'll be scraping each snowflake off the road as it hits. Bet the mayor and gov Hoyt Feb 2014 #12
ROFLMAO, I bet you're right Glitterati Feb 2014 #15
Weathermen say: Respect the snow; fear the ice. Staying home is best. Divernan Feb 2014 #16
that much snow is bad news anywhere.... chillfactor Feb 2014 #5
Yes, the ice is going to be unmanageable Glitterati Feb 2014 #8
just more fake Obama snow !!!one steve2470 Feb 2014 #6
Some people are soooooooo stupid! Glitterati Feb 2014 #10
I can't believe people are so stupid also steve2470 Feb 2014 #11
The one thing in our favor this time.... Glitterati Feb 2014 #13
best wishes to all GA DU'ers ! stay safe !!!! nt steve2470 Feb 2014 #14
Kick just to make sure Georgians are safe Glitterati Feb 2014 #17
One more thing.... Glitterati Feb 2014 #18
loaded with fresh suet this morning... all 5 feeders... ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2014 #19
Yep, cleaned and re-loaded all mine too Glitterati Feb 2014 #20

xfundy

(5,105 posts)
1. After last time, they're being very cautious.
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 08:23 PM
Feb 2014

Those from the north have no idea what an ice storm is like in the south.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
4. Well, honestly, I'd much rather it miss us
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 08:45 PM
Feb 2014

I have a doctor's appointment on Tuesday which has been re-scheduled 4 times already. My prescriptions are out of refills and I need to get to the doctor to get them re-written.

I really HOPE they're wrong this time.

on edit:
But, I'm right on that line where they're predicting 7 inches of snow. As you well know, 7 inches of snow in Georgia is a friggin blizzard!

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
7. With ice, it could be worse than two weeks ago. Reminds me, I have a dental appt Wed.
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:12 PM
Feb 2014

Good excuse to cancel. Just in case, I've already stocked up. Good luck.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
12. They'll be scraping each snowflake off the road as it hits. Bet the mayor and gov
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:24 PM
Feb 2014

are in overalls on the streets.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
15. ROFLMAO, I bet you're right
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:27 PM
Feb 2014

Somehow, the idea of seeing a picture of Nathan Deal falling on his ass on some ice might make the misery worth it.

chillfactor

(7,576 posts)
5. that much snow is bad news anywhere....
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 08:52 PM
Feb 2014

but the ice on top of it is going to make any kind of movement...human or otherwise.....down right dangerous..please be very very careful if you venture outside

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
8. Yes, the ice is going to be unmanageable
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:12 PM
Feb 2014

There's simply no way to move around on ice. Even a tiny amount of ice is dangerous and trees snapping like toothpicks because of the ice is a frightening experience.

If you've ever heard tree after tree coming apart because of the weight of ice, it's a sound that is unmistakable and terrifying.

I'm certain anyone from PA can give us quite a detailed explanation of what last week was like for them with an ice storm.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
10. Some people are soooooooo stupid!
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:20 PM
Feb 2014

There's a facebook page of republicans in my county where just today they posted yet ANOTHER story about the fake Obama snow.

I'm not going to link to it because 1) it's Facebook and 2) it's an embarrassment just to let anyone know live in a county where people are so nasty and ugly.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
13. The one thing in our favor this time....
Sun Feb 9, 2014, 09:25 PM
Feb 2014

it's been warm the last couple of days, so the ground is warmer than last week when we had so many frigid days ahead of that snow.

However, that means the snow is going to become slush and then the temps drop below freezing so after dark it all turns to ice. Then, ice is supposed to fall on top of it.........YIKES! In the dark.

This one is very likely to be far more dangerous to life and limb and not just "inconvenient."

In addition, once the cold sets in, it's not likely to warm up again until Friday, so we're in a multi day event.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
17. Kick just to make sure Georgians are safe
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 08:36 AM
Feb 2014

Just in case they are like my family and don't ever turn on broadcast TV to watch the news and weather.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
18. One more thing....
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 11:06 AM
Feb 2014

Put out some fresh seeds in your feeders for our flighted friends. Once the snow and ice covers the ground, their food source is scarce.

 

Glitterati

(3,182 posts)
20. Yep, cleaned and re-loaded all mine too
Mon Feb 10, 2014, 11:35 AM
Feb 2014

the Eastern Bluebirds are here so I loaded up their special mix for them.

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