Kings Point Condominiums at Kingwood

05/25/2023

05/22/2023

When the wind blows nearly perpendicular to a mountain range, the air cannot go through the mountain. As a result, it is forced to rise, and the moisture in the air begins to condense and form clouds. This motion is known as upslope flow. If the orographic uplift is strong enough, thunderstorms may develop during the spring and summer. This happens frequently in the North Carolina Mountains.

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05/16/2023

LOW END SEVERE WEATHER CHANCE TODAY ⛈⛈⛈

The Storm Prediction Center has backed off to a marginal chance of severe weather today/tonight. We generally think that afternoon thunderstorms will be a bit more scattered in nature but a few that develop in the area could be strong. We are still watching for the development of a line of storms later this evening. It will be occurring a bit later than originally thought so this will help stabilize the atmosphere here a bit before it reaches us. We won’t know exactly what time that line will reach us until it forms later today but we are thinking sometime between 7-11pm. Modeling also shows this line being a bit broken by the time it gets here so that is also limiting our confidence.

Like we said yesterday, this won’t be a widespread severe weather event but do have a way to get alerts this evening should any warnings need to be issued. Have a great Tuesday!

05/14/2023

A transition from ENSO-neutral to El Niño is expected in the next few months, with a greater than 90% chance of El Niño persisting into the Winter Season. Why is this important? During winter El Niño events, the Southeast tends to stay mostly cool and wet. The western Carolinas and northeast Georgia typically get higher snow totals in El Niño phases.

05/13/2023

Join us today for L.C. Branch Music!

05/13/2023

Join us for our new Summer Hours. Grab a bite to eat and a cool drink!

05/07/2023

05/03/2023

Join us for Cinco de Mayo!

05/03/2023

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR RABUN COUNTY TODAY!

We only have a few days a year like this, please absolutely no outdoor burning today! You are putting yourself, others, and first responders at risk if you decide to.

05/02/2023

There's no shortage of mountain activities and historic downtown charm in this North Georgia town. Here's how to make the most of a trip to Clayton, Georgia, any time of year.