Powder Springs, GA

7:41 AM EST on February 11, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 1004 ft
Lon: 84.7° W
Lat: 33.9° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Special Weather Statement (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Tropical Cyclone Giovanna (South Indian Ocean) Tropical Cyclone Jasmine (Southern Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, February 11, 2012.

Precipitation will spread across the East Coast on Saturday, while more rain and mountain snow showers are anticipated for parts of the West. A trough of low pressure and associated cold front continue moving eastward across the Eastern Valleys into the Eastern Seaboard. Cool temperatures to the north will allow for snow showers to develop across the Northeast and New England, while rain showers are likely over the Mid-Atlantic states. Rain showers over the Southeastern states should wind down in the early morning hours as the tail end of the system pushes offshore early in the day. Expect the New York metropolitan area to see 1 to 3 inches of snow, while the Washington D.C. area will see a messy combination of snow and freezing rain as high temperatures reach into the lower 40s.

Behind this system, a ridge of high pressure continues to build in from the Plains, pushing cold and dry air in from Canada. This allows for plenty of sunshine to spread from the Plains over the Mississippi River Valley and into the Eastern Valleys. Expect the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest to see highs in the teens again, while the Midwest will see highs in the 20s. Strong winds will accompany this system, pushing windchill values below zero in these areas. The Southern Plains will remain in the 40s on Saturday.

Out West, a trough of low pressure pushes a cold front over the Pacific Northwest and continues pulling moisture onshore with it. This will kick up more rain showers with high elevation snow showers likely in the Cascades. The tail end of the frontal boundary will sweep through California, bringing light rain showers to the coasts and interior valleys. Expect light snow showers in the Sierra Nevadas by Saturday evening.
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Powder Springs Weather at a Glance
Updated 7:41 AM EST
Elevation
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
37.9 °F
Feels Like 38 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
7:27 AM
6:18 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 18 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 41 | 18 °F
Clear
Monday
Partly Cloudy 52 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
Chance Rain 49 | 40 °F
Chance Rain
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 58 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.96 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 2000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
82%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
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Windchill
38 °F
Dew Point
33 °F
Wind
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Calm
Wind Gust
5.0 mph
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Regional Forecast for Cobb
Today
partlysunny Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear...windy. Lows around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Lows in the mid 30s.
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
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Saturday, 11
Partly Cloudy
38 | 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 12
Clear
41 | 18 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Partly Cloudy
52 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Chance Rain
49 | 40 °F
Chance Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
58 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Thunderstorm
63 | 40 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 17
Thunderstorm
63 | NA
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Today
partlysunny Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear...windy. Lows around 19. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 33 | 28 37 | 17 34 | 6 21 | 6
Wind 7 mph WNW 20 mph NW 17 mph NW 10 mph NNW
Humidity 81% 43% 29% 52%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 66% 66% 53% 13%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:27 AM
6:18 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Sunday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Wind chill readings around 10.
Sunday Night
nt_sunny Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 3 36 | -2 36 | 0 21 | 9
Wind 7 mph NNW 10 mph NW 6 mph NW 0 mph NW
Humidity 49% 18% 20% 58%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 6% 18% 19% 19%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:26 AM
6:19 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Monday
partlysunny Partly sunny. Windy. Highs in the lower 50s. East winds 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 20 | 11 43 | 11 47 | 12 38 | 19
Wind 0 mph WNW 6 mph NNE 5 mph ESE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 67% 28% 23% 48%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 19% 54% 54% 82%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:25 AM
6:20 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Tuesday
chancerain Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain or sleet. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 26 45 | 33 45 | 37 41 | 38
Wind 8 mph South 11 mph ESE 7 mph ESE 2 mph East
Humidity 71% 60% 70% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 70% 94% 94% 53%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
7:24 AM
6:21 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Wednesday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 40 | 36 53 | 36 53 | 38 45 | 40
Wind 4 mph ENE 2 mph NNW 2 mph NW 5 mph East
Humidity 88% 56% 55% 83%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 53% 46% 46% 49%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:22 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Thursday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 58 | 43 57 | 43 44 | 41
Wind 10 mph ESE 11 mph East 9 mph ESE 7 mph East
Humidity 94% 58% 61% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 49% 98% 98% 90%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:22 PM
Source: NWS at 7:08 am EST on February 11, 2012
Regional Forecast for Cobb
Friday
partlycloudy Mostly sunny. Windy. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 40 58 | 40 59 | 40 44 | 41
Wind 6 mph ESE 7 mph SE 9 mph SW 7 mph East
Humidity 97% 54% 48% 93%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 90% 91% 91% 90%
Conditions Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
7:23 AM
6:22 PM
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February 11, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KMGE) 53 °F 35 °F
Record (KMGE) 71 °F (1999) 24 °F (2005)
Yesterday 51.7 °F 30.3 °F
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Feb. 11, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:27 AM EST 6:18 PM EST
Civil Twilight 7:01 AM EST 6:44 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:32 AM EST 7:13 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 6:03 AM EST 7:43 PM EST
Moon 10:48 PM EST 9:24 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 42m
Length of Day
10h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 53s longer.
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Mar 8
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37 °F
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37 °F
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39 °F
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39 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Powder Springs, GA, Powder Springs, GA 37.9 °F 38 °F 33 °F 82% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 985 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS DALLAS GA, Hiram, GA 39 °F 33 °F 32 °F 75% WNW  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 907 ft 7:02 AM EST MADIS
Tanglewood, Mableton, GA 38.6 °F 39 °F 33 °F 80% West  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 7:40 AM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Marietta GA, Marietta, GA 38 °F 35 °F 33 °F 82% NNW  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 1082 ft 7:15 AM EST MADIS
Lake Somerset, Marietta, GA 38.0 °F 38 °F 32 °F 80% NW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1064 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire
Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA 37.3 °F 37 °F 33 °F 83% NNW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1140 ft 7:40 AM EST Normal
Maxham & Old Alabama, Austell, GA 40.3 °F 40 °F 33 °F 75% North  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 950 ft 7:40 AM EST Normal  
Woodbridge, Kennesaw, GA 36.6 °F 37 °F 33 °F 87% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1129 ft 7:16 AM EST Normal  
Lake Laura Gardens, Marietta, GA 37.3 °F 37 °F 34 °F 86% WNW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1013 ft 7:40 AM EST Normal  
Fair Oaks, Marietta, GA 38.7 °F 39 °F 30 °F 71% WNW  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1096 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Ladywiz, Mableton, GA 38.7 °F 39 °F 33 °F 80% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 7:36 AM EST Normal  
Werner Ent. Atlanta, Lithia Springs, GA 39.2 °F 36 °F 32 °F 76% NW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 912 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Hwy 61 @ Dallas-Nebo Rd, Dallas, GA 38.7 °F 39 °F 30 °F 71% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1080 ft 7:41 AM EST Normal  
Camberly Park/Annandale, Dallas, GA 38.3 °F 38 °F 33 °F 82% North  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1084 ft 7:40 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Dallas GA , Dallas, GA 38 °F 34 °F 31 °F 77% NNE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 939 ft 7:19 AM EST MADIS
Tain Weather, Smyrna, GA 37.8 °F 33 °F 32 °F 78% West  at  5.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1000 ft 7:37 AM EST Normal
Seven Hills, Dallas, GA 38.6 °F 39 °F 34 °F 82% East  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 933 ft 7:40 AM EST Normal  
PauldingVoice.Com, Paulding County, Geor, Dallas, GA 39.0 °F 33 °F 32 °F 76% North  at  9.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 980 ft 7:38 AM EST Normal
Smynings, Smyrna, GA 37.8 °F 36 °F 33 °F 83% NW  at  3.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 1076 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Eagle Ridge, Marietta, GA 37.5 °F 34 °F 32 °F 79% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1170 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire
Northern Paulding County, Acworth, GA 38.7 °F 35 °F 36 °F 90% WSW  at  5.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 920 ft 7:41 AM EST Normal
Chapel Hill - N4LEC, Douglasville, GA 38.5 °F 32 °F 33 °F 81% East  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1004 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Northfield, Marietta, GA 37.4 °F 37 °F 32 °F 80% WNW  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 1098 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire
South Fulton/Campbellton Rd, Atlanta, GA 40.6 °F 41 °F 35 °F 81% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 896 ft 7:23 AM EST Normal  
Parkwood Commons, Acworth, GA 39.1 °F 39 °F 34 °F 81% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1076 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire
Camp Creek Pkwy/South Fulton, Atlanta, GA 37.9 °F 35 °F 34 °F 84% NW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 830 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
The Brumfields, Kennesaw, GA 39.3 °F 35 °F 34 °F 80% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 1042 ft 7:15 AM EST Normal  
PepperMill, Marietta, GA 39.3 °F 39 °F 33 °F 79% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 978 ft 7:31 AM EST Normal  
APRSWXNET Marietta GA , Marietta, GA 39 °F 39 °F 33 °F 79% WSW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 1100 ft 7:07 AM EST MADIS
Lithia Springs, Austell, GA 42.0 °F 38 °F 35 °F 77% NW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:41 AM EST Rapid Fire  
APRSWXNET Atlanta GA , Atlanta, GA 39 °F 35 °F 34 °F 83% NE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 2837 ft 7:17 AM EST MADIS
APRSWXNET Marietta GA , Marietta, GA 40 °F 40 °F 34 °F 78% West  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3225 ft 6:53 AM EST MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:13 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Wind Advisory remains in effect from 10 am this morning to
7 PM EST this evening...

* locations... all of north and central Georgia.

* Winds... northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Timing... beginning mid-morning Saturday and lasting through
Saturday evening.

* Impacts... highest wind gusts will likely be in wide open areas
such as airports or along the ridgelines in the mountains.
Weak trees and tree limbs may be downed by the high winds.
Isolated power outages may occur.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph... or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.




Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:31 AM EST on February 11, 2012

... Cold air to surges into north and central Georgia today...

An Arctic cold front was entering the state early this morning
from the northwest. This front will sweep through all of north
and central Georgia by noon today. Sharply falling temperatures
and very strong... gusty northwest winds are expected behind this
front.

High temperatures today are expected to occur this morning with 30s
and 40s across the north to the lower 50s across central Georgia.
By afternoon... temperatures will fall to near freezing in far
north Georgia and the mountains... then continue to fall into the
teens north and well down into the 20s central areas by early
Sunday.

Strong northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph
are also expected. These winds could blow down small or weak trees
and tree limbs resulting in scattered power outages. The
combination of the wind and cold temperatures will also result in
significant wind chill readings. Wind chill values will remain in
the 20s across north Georgia during the day... dropping into the
teens and single digits overnight. Across central Georgia... wind
chills will fall into the 30s by late afternoon... and into the
teens overnight.

The predominantly much warmer than normal temperatures this
winter has resulted in extremely premature budding of some
Flowers... plants... and trees. Steps should be taken to protect
any vulnerable plants... as well as outdoor pets. Outdoor water
faucets should also be protected from the subfreezing temperatures
expected tonight and again Sunday night.

In addition to the wind and cold... scattered snow showers are
expected in far north Georgia and the northeast Georgia
mountains today... beginning even as early as this morning. The
sharply falling temperatures to near or below freezing in these
areas by afternoon could result in minor accumulations... up to
one-half inch of snow... at the higher elevations... generally at or
above 2500 feet. Given the weather pattern in place... the most
likely areas for snow accumulation will be northwest facing slopes
of the higher elevations in
Fannin... Union... Lumpkin... Dawson... Gilmer... and Pickens counties.

Residents of north and central Georgia should continue to monitor
this upcoming winter weather event. A Winter Weather Advisory may
need to be issued for the northeast Georgia mountains should snow
accumulations become more widespread and significant than
currently expected.