-The radar image from 6:25 this morning shows current conditions, including another tornado warning near Birmingham as the stubborn storm system continues to threaten the region. Our rain chance today: 80 percent followed by 30 percent tonight.
-For a comprehensive look at Tuesday's weather across the country, attributed to the storm system, check The Weather Channel. The cable network is calling it "Fall Fury" and coverge takes you to some of the storm-damaged areas across the USA.
-The AJC reports that two small tornadoes were confirmed, both in our region: One in Catoosa County and one in Dade County. Hundreds of trees are down.. Click
By the numbers:
-Rain: The storms swamped some parts of the region but the official rain count was 1.11 inches in Rome and .10 of an inch in Cartersville.
-Wind: Gusts to 29 mph were clocked in Cartersville; 30 mph in Rome..
A rainbow bridges the campus of Shorter University Tuesday evening between a series of storms moving through the region. Photo by Aimee H. Madden.
-Near-freezing nights after record heat: The official cause of Tuesday's storms was a cold front moving throughout the southeast. Now comes the cold part: temperatures will drop to 37 degrees Thursday night and to 34 degrees Friday night.
-What's bizarre: Tuesday's high was 85 degrees in Cartersville, breaking the record of 84 set on Oct. 26, 1984. Tuesday's high in Rome was 86 degrees, one tick shy of the record. Normal for this time of year: A high of 68 and a low of 43.
-Today: 80% chance of main storms, rain. High near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
-Tonight: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
-Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Gusts to 20 mph.
-Thursday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
-Extended forecast: Click / Regional radar: Click
-Photo, right: A rainbow sets down across the Bypass from Heritage Nissan
Tuesday evening. Photo by Ernie "The K-Man" Studard.
Business Buzz:
-The Crate leaves its home county, Chattooga: A solemn picture from our colleagues at The Summerville News (snap) tells the story that The Crate has left Summerville. The store at 10535 Commerce St. is vacant. What we didn't know: The Crate's first store was in nearby Trion, founded in 1979 as The Orange Crate. The chain grew to 10 locations, including the Rome location at 2535 Redmond Circle. It remains open. Click Crate
-Another new seasonal star opens: Christmas Treasurers by Gigi, a seasonal spinoff of GiGi's Hidden Teasures on Wall Street, is open in downtown Cartersville next to the original. The shop is filled with holiday items and will remain open through the end of the year. GiGi's/Faceook
-Jobs fair today: The new Opi's Roadhouse at Ga. 140 and 53 near Shannon conducts another round of interviews today from 2 to 7 p.m. at the newly rebuilt restaurant. Facebook
-Regions Bank reports $209 million third-quarter loss vs. $437 million in the same period a year earlier. Locally, Regions trimmed offices in Armuchee and Calhoun earlier this year as part of a systemwide contraction. Results
-Oct. 28: United Community Banks Inc. is scheduled to announce third quarter 2010 financial results before 9 a.m. Click
-Nov. 4: Calhoun-based Mohawk Industries to release third-quarter results Nov. 4. Click
-Oct. 28: Bartow chamber's 2010 Business Showcase moves to new Brown Center: With the theme "Roll Out the Red Carpet for Business in Bartow," the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's annual business showcase is set for 3-7 p.m. Oct. 28. This year, it moves to the Brown Center across from the Georgia Highlands' Bartow campus. On tap: More than 70 booths and exhibitors; additional updates. Details: Chamber
Today's Buzz:
-Floyd County limits volunteer duties at animal control. Buzz
-Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation Authority seeks applications for Youth Basketball Referees, Scorekeepers, and Clock Operators. Click
-Georgia Highlands' Honor Society inducts 55. Click
-County offer free mulch; larger amounts for sale. Details
Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey
-Big East football is a joke this season. And yes, Georgia can still win the SEC East.
John McClellan's Week 10 high school picks. Click McClellan
-A key look at the post-season. Plus:
-Close win over Lambert by Rome
-Armuchee by 10 over Coosa.
-Pepperell cruises by Model by 30.
-Darlington gets 30-point win over Walker
-Adairsville falls to Rockmart.
-Dade County beats Chattooga
-Trion coasts by Gordon Lee.
-Plus: regional predictions. Click McClellan
Shorter Hawks football. Hawks
-Oct. 30 vs. Webber Int., 1:30 p.m., Barron Stadium.
Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports
-Nov. 12: Braves Celebrity Shootout golf match.
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