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High Winds, Freezing Temperatures in Johns Creek
The National Weather Service has issued both a wind advisory for daytime Monday and a freeze watch overnight Monday for the region.
What happened to Spring? Johns Creek and the rest of the region will be under a wind advisory and a freeze watch Monday.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a wind advisory, which will be in effect until 6 p.m. Monday.
Don't relax because once the wind dies down we'll be looking ahead to a freeze watch that will be in effect from late Monday night through Tuesday morning.
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Johns Creek won't be alone in the windy and freezing weather, as the advisory and watch will be in effect for all of North and Central Georgia.
Winds will be from the west at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph.
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Bundle the kids up for school – the freeze watch starts at 2 a.m. Tuesday, but it doesn't end until 10 a.m.
The freezing temperatures will impact early budding and flowering vegetation. Strong winds can make driving difficult. Boats, too, should exercise extra caution, as rough chop could occur on area lakes.
"Those with agricultural interests in the watch area should make preparations to protect sensitive vegetation and young trees," the National Weather Service advises.
Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 45, according to the National Weather Service, with a slight chance of snow before 2 p.m., turning into a slight chance of rain later in the day. Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 47, wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.