Monday, February 28, 2011

Severe storms expect early afternoon; updates Hometown. The Buzz: Appalachian Grill scouts downtown Rome location; Mike Huckabee in Rome March 10.

Severe storms now expected in early afternoon hours.

-Large hail, 30-mph winds, lightning, maybe tornadoes possible.

-Wind advisory in effect until 7 tonight; gusts to 35 mph likely. 

Another round of spring weather on the way:

-The severe weather season lasts from March 1 through May 31 and we're about to get another prelude later today. Northwest Georgia already went through a storm threat late last week and another is possible by this weekend.

-Watches up in Southeast: The map to the right shows tornado watches already up in some parts of the region this morning.

-In a statement late Sunday, Scotty Hancock, Floyd's emergency management director, said: "We should see large hail, heavy winds, cloud-to-ground lightning, strong winds and isolated tornadoes."

-Latest hazard weather outlook from the weather service. Click.

-Continuing updates on Bartow Headlines.

-Monday: 100% rain chance with occasional storms and some could be severe. High of 75; low of 40 with 40% rain chance overnight.

-Tuesday: Sunny, high of 61; low of 33.

-Extended forecast: Weather // Regional radar: Radar

-Pollen count from Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. Click Pollen.

The Buzz of Northwest Georgia. Click Buzz

 -Appalachian Grill still scouting for right Rome location. Greener Burger, March 10 auction sites downtown won't work out.

-Mike Huckabee (right) due in Rome March 10 for 'A Simple Government' book signing.

-Economist says healthcare growth helping heal Georgia's economy. Is Northwest Georgia leading that charge?

-Spring things: Berry Half-Marathon, Tougher Mudder.

Sunday's Bartow County Jail reports. Jail Intake Report // Incident Reports

-Links: Local police scanner.

Norman Arey's Sports Commentary. Arey 

-No one seems to want to be No. 1 in college basketball; NFL vs. Oregon.

Rome Braves/State Mutual Stadium. Click Sports

-2011 promotions announced: Fireworks, game specials, special guests.

-First pitch: 7 p.m. April 7, State Mutual Stadium.

 

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