**Breaking Weather News**
**Current Date: January 14, 2025**
**Hurricane Alerts and Warnings:**
There are no active hurricane alerts or warnings in the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific as the hurricane season has concluded. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th, and the Eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15th to November 30th[2][4].
**Significant Weather Updates:**
- **Winter Storm Watch Issued for Georgia:**
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for 59 counties in Georgia, effective from Friday morning through Saturday morning. This watch is expected to be upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning or a Winter Weather Advisory later today. The storm will bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with the greatest impacts expected along and north of the I-20 Corridor. Snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are forecast for North Georgia, with up to 2 inches in Metro Atlanta and points to the east. Ice accumulations of one-tenth to one-quarter of an inch are also possible[1].
- **State of Emergency Declared in Georgia:**
Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective immediately through Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in preparation for the approaching winter storm. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has activated the State Operations Center (SOC) and mobilized necessary resources to address potential impacts[1].
- **Severe Weather Outlook:**
The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) reports no significant severe weather threats in the next 24 hours. A stable pattern in terms of thunderstorm potential is expected to continue, with high pressure over much of the continental United States[3][5].
**Current Storm Systems:**
- **Winter Storm in Georgia:**
A significant winter weather event is expected to unfold across North and Central Georgia, with impacts lingering into Saturday. The storm will bring a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow, with travel conditions deteriorating on Friday morning and remaining hazardous on Saturday[1].
**Potential Impacts:**
- **Coastal Regions:**
No significant impacts are expected for coastal regions from hurricanes or tropical cyclones, as the hurricane season has concluded[2][4].
- **Inland Regions:**
The winter storm in Georgia is expected to cause hazardous travel conditions, potential power outages, and freezing temperatures. Residents are advised to make final preparations today and stay tuned to forecast updates from local National Weather Service offices and reliable media outlets[1].
**Stay Safe:**
- **Preparation Tips:**
For winter weather preparedness tips, visit **gema.georgia.gov/winter**. Key tips include using electric space heaters with automatic shut-off switches, insulating homes, checking and installing working carbon monoxide detectors, and having backup heat sources[1].
**This concludes the latest weather update. Stay informed and stay safe.**