Forecast and Conditions for Ellijay, Georgia

Updated: 4:35 AM EST on November 09, 2009
Observed at Owensby Mill, Ellijay, Georgia
Temperature 42.8 °F
Windchill 43 °F
Humidity 93%
Dew Point 41 °F
Wind West at 0.0 mph
Pressure 30.33 in (Rising)
Conditions Clear
Visibility 10.0 miles
Clouds Clear (CLR) : -
Yesterday's Maximum 76.1 °F
Yesterday's Minimum 33.4 °F
Normal high 63 °F
Normal low 39 °F
Record high 83 °F (1986)
Record low 24 °F (1951)
Sunrise07:06 AM (EST)
Sunset05:36 PM (EST)
Moon RiseNo Moon Rise
Moon Set01:20 PM (EST)
Moon Phase
Flash Flood Watch
Statement as of 3:53 am EST on November 9, 2009


... Flash Flood Watch now in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday morning...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of central Georgia... east central Georgia... north
central Georgia... northeast Georgia... northwest Georgia and west
central Georgia.

* From late tonight through Wednesday morning

* deep tropical moisture is expected to spread into north and
central Georgia beginning late tonight... and continue through
Tuesday as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move east across the
Florida Panhandle. Widespread heavy rain of 3 to 5 inches... with
locally higher amounts... can be expected over much of north and
central Georgia by Tuesday night. The watch area is generally
north of a Columbus to Macon to Warrenton line.

* Creeks and streams will respond to the rain with fairly rapid
rises expected... especially in the mountains and across the
Atlanta Metro area. Minor flooding of rivers... creeks and
streams is likely. Depending on the location of the highest
rainfall amounts... some moderate flooding can be expected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Now is the time to take any necessary precautions to protect life
and property... before the rain begins.

You should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio and
television for the latest information on this developing weather
situation.






Forecast as of 3:55 am EST on November 9, 2009

Flash Flood Watch in effect from late tonight through Wednesday morning...
Today
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain in the evening...then rain after midnight. Windy. Lows in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday
Rain...windy. Rain may be heavy at times. Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Windy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 20 to 30 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 20 to 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Windy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Thursday
Sunny...windy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
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