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Athens weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Athens, GA. The most serious is a freeze warning.

The National Weather Service issues alerts for Athens as part of Clarke County.

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Active alerts for Athens

Freeze Warning

Hall; Banks; Jackson; Madison; North Fulton; Gwinnett; Barrow; Clarke; Oconee; Oglethorpe; Wilkes; South Fulton; DeKalb; Rockdale; Walton; Newton; Morgan; Greene; Taliaferro; Fayette; Clayton; Spalding; Henry; Butts; Jasper; Putnam; Hanc…Until · NWS Peachtree City GA

FROST ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EST SUNDAY

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Athens

61 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Athens since 1950, killing 3 people and injuring 128. The most recent was on August 17, 2021 (rated EF1).

EF0: 18EF018EF1: 32EF132EF2: 10EF210EF3: 1EF31EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Athens

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 28, 1973F3Walton County18.7 mi200 yd165
September 16, 2004F2Franklin County5.5 mi50 yd11
March 31, 1954F2Madison County17.5 mi200 yd025
May 14, 1976F2Jackson County8.4 mi160 yd02
May 6, 2003F2Madison County7 mi200 yd012

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 17, 2021EF1Madison County5.9 mi150 yd00
August 17, 2021EF1Greene County5.5 mi100 yd00
May 3, 2021EF0Oglethorpe County1.9 mi200 yd00
May 3, 2021EF1Madison County5.5 mi250 yd00
May 3, 2021EF0Walton County1.4 mi200 yd00

Georgia tornado history and map →

How often alerts are issued for Clarke County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Dense Fog Advisory88September 30, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning80August 28, 2026
Wind Advisory78June 18, 2026
Flood Watch48October 10, 2026
Freeze Warning40November 15, 2026
Flood Warning39January 10, 2024
Heat Advisory37September 2, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch34July 29, 2026
Freeze Watch24November 15, 2026
Tornado Watch22May 6, 2026

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