Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Tuesday updates

 
 
Flash flood watch starts at 3 a.m. Tuesday: 3 to 5 inches possible

-We're in for a soggy Tuesday as the remnants from Tropical Storm Ida slosh through the state. The rain will begin overnight and could be extremely heavy on Tuesday. Also: Gusts to 30 mph> Click

-Continuing updates all day through 11 tonight, all day Tuesday.

-Latest on Tropical Storm Ida: Tropics

-Latest forecast:

-Tonight: Occasional rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 55. East wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
-Tuesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 62. Northeast wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
-Tuesday night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
-Veterans Day: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 66. North wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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-Posting Tuesday: Updates on another business change in Rome. We've got most of the story confirmed but still need to triple check with the owner.

-State revenue collections tumble another 17.8% in October: Gov. Sonny Perdue's office reports revenue collections for October were $1.14 billion vs. $1.38 billion a year earlier, a 17.8 percent drop year over year. For the fiscal year, collections are down 15.1 percent> Details

-Nov. 12/'Rome Remembers…A Candlelight Tribute' set for Town Green: "Rome Remembers" replaces the 2009 Memory Walk and is set for 6 to 7 p.m. at Town Green. Family and friends will gather for a moment of silence to remember those who have passed away from complications related to Alzheimer's disease and those who battle its effects today. Silent auction items, light refreshments and entertainment by Janice Bagley are planned. Please bring all funds raised for Memory Walk. Candles will be provided.

-Shorter adds varsity wrestling to the mix> Details

-Unity Chrisitan new coaches for winter sports> Unity

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John McClellan on the playoffs: Who's in, who's out> Football Report

-Darlington, Calhoun survive week one; Pepperell, Armuchee, Trion, Chattooga eliminated

Norman Arey's Sports Roundtable>Arey

-Are we seeing the last year of Steve Spurrier? We should be seeing the last of Charlie Weis.

Shorter closes season vs. Bethel College at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Barron Stadium> Details

Georgia High School Football  Daily: Playoff previews> Click

Upcoming events at Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium> Sports

-Braves' first Celebrity Shootout with Rocket Wheeler, Frog Smith.

-First annual Wing Ding due Nov. 21.

-Links to winter baseball leagues.

 

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