Winter Weather Alert: Cold Weather Advisory issued for overnight Monday into Tuesday morning

The storm is over, but the cold weather is sticking around for a while longer. The National Weather Service at Peachtree City has issued a Cold Weather Advisory from 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 to 9 a.m. Tuesday morning Jan. 27, 2026. Very cold wind chills from -4 to 15 degrees from north to south Georgia expected for portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. Walton, Gwinnett and surrounding counties are all included in the area. Actual temperatures overnight for the local area is expected to go down to 14 degrees with wind chills even lower.

According to the NWS, “wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.

“Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.”

And maybe don’t pack those generators away just yet. At this time there is a chance of more ice next Wednesday, Feb. 4.

It’s a long way off, but you just never know.