Bethlehem, Georgia

... Flood Warning extended until late tonight... the Flood Warning
continues for
the middle Oconee river near Arcade
* from this morning until late tonight.
* At 2 am Wednesday the stage was 12.6 feet... and rising.
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
* Forecast to rise above flood stage this morning and continue to
rise to near 18.1 feet by Wednesday afternoon. The river is forecast
to fall below stage after midnight tonight.

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 7 am EST this
morning...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

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

* Until 7 am EST this morning

* widespread heavy rainfall has produced rainfall totals of 3 to 5
inches has occurred across north Georgia since Tuesday morning.
Additional rainfall over the next few hours... with highest
amounts expected across north Georgia where an additional 1 to 2
inches are possible. The rain will begin to let up later this
morning and into this afternoon.

* Creeks and streams are responding to the rain with fairly rapid
rises occurring... especially in the mountains and across the
Atlanta Metro area. Minor to moderate flooding will continue on
some small to medium sized creeks and rivers. This flooding has
begun to spread to the larger river systems and will continue
for the next couple of days. With autumn in full swing... the
trees across north and central Georgia have been dropping their
leaves. This could lead to storm drains becoming clogged...
resulting in street flooding.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor NOAA Weather Radio or commercial radio and
television for later statements... along with any warnings that
may be issued.

... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
for all of north and central Georgia.

A strong pressure gradient will continue over the area due to the
remnants of Ida and strong high pressure over the Great Lakes
area. Winds of 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 can be
expected to continue through this evening. Additionally... with
wet ground conditions across the area... it will not take very
strong winds for trees to begin to fall.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 20 to 35 mph are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Atlanta...

a record rainfall of 4.05 inches was set at Atlanta yesterday. This
breaks the old record of 2.57 set in 1966.