As Hurricane Michael heads toward the coastline, blood donors and first-time donors are asked to donate now to help prepare for the effect of the storm on the local blood supply. Donating in advance helps […]
Update: 4:– p.m. Oct. 10, 2018 Click or tap on the image below to keep abreast of all watches or warnings issued by the national weather service for the local area. Walton County remains under […]
Walton EMC officials say that, depending on the track of Hurricane Florence’s remnants, power outages are possible in parts of Walton EMC’s service area. They are urging everyone to “stay vigilant and monitor the path […]
With the path of Hurricane Florence still uncertain and potentially approaching the State of Georgia, U. S. Rep. Jody Hice (R-Bethlehem) wants to make sure residents are prepared and on the lookout. He put out […]
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walton County until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. Expect 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail possibly causing damage to vehicles. Expect wind […]
UPDATE – The Flood Watch and River Flood Warning have been cancelled. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flood Warning for the Alcovy River near Lawrenceville. This flood warning is in […]
Update According to Steve Brueck of North Georgia Weather, the National Weather Service is reporting that preliminary indications are that the damage in the very northern city limits of Social Circle in the 1400 block of […]
A Tornado Warning for Walton, Newton and Morgan counties just before 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, Aug. 1, 2018, took the community by surprise. By 8 p.m. however, it had blown through, leaving some damage […]
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a flash flood watch for several counties in Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties. The Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 8 p.m. this […]
Update Get ready for round two. The National Weather Service has a Severe Thunderstorm Warning out for Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties until 8:45 p.m. and the whole area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch […]
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above normal hurricane season. Since we live in Georgia, no worries, right? Wrong! Georgia often gets hit with severe storms following hurricanes. Now is the time […]
Update (This has now been extended until 8 p.m.) At 11:45 a.m. the National Weather Service placed Walton County on a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Stay tuned for […]
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Significant Weather Advisory for Southern Walton County until 3:45 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018. A Strong Thunderstorm over Jersey at 3:12 p.m. is moving east […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walton and Gwinnett counties until 3.30 p.m. this afternoon, June 1, 2018. The National Weather Service also has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until […]
Flash Flood Watch and Special Weather Statement issued for local area in advance of Subtropical Storm Alberto The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for many areas in Georgia, including Walton, Gwinnett and […]
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Flash Flood Watch for north and central Georgia through Saturday morning. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall are likely with rainfall through Friday night that could […]
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) for the Atlanta area for Friday, May 11, 2018. Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties […]
Update A surprise Tornado Warning has been issued for part of Rockdale County as storms move into the local area. The National Weather Service at Peachtree City is reporting thunderstorms for the next several hours […]
There is a Special Weather Statement for areas of north and central Georgia for this afternoon and early evening, Friday, April 20, 2018. Walton and surrounding counties are included in that Weather Statement, which warns […]
The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a wind advisory from noon to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 for several north and central Georgia counties. Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties are […]
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