Macon, GA – Residents in Macon-Bibb County should brace for a wet and chilly weekend as a cold front brings steady rain, gusty winds, and a chance of ice early Monday, according to the US National Weather Service Peachtree City, Georgia.
Scattered rain is expected Saturday afternoon (Jan. 24), increasing overnight and continuing through Sunday. Winds may reach 15–20 mph, with isolated thunderstorms possible between 3–8 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service has placed the area under a Category 1 Marginal Risk for severe weather.
A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect from 4–10 a.m. Monday (Jan. 26), with temperatures dipping near freezing between 4–6 a.m. before rising later in the day. Officials warn of ice accumulation on bridges and elevated roadways, especially during the early commute.
Rainfall totals could reach up to 1.5 inches, along with the threat of damaging winds and downed limbs or power lines.
The Brookdale Resource Center and Salvation Army of Central Georgia are offering shelter to anyone without heat or experiencing homelessness.
Residents should report non-emergency damage by calling 478-751-7500. City waste collection will run Monday with possible delays depending on road and weather conditions.
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