Freezing rain is in the forecast today from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Floyd County and surrounding areas, according to the National Weather Service.

The freezing rain advisory, issued for most of north and central Georgia, warns of possible ice accumulation of around a tenth of an inch.

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“Freezing rain advisory means that periods of  freezing rain or freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties,” according to a report issued Thursday by the National Weather Service. “Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution when driving.”

The report warns that bridges, overpasses and sidewalks are especially dangerous if ice accumulates.

Today’s forecast for the local area calls for a chance of freezing rain before noon, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.

Tonight A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.

Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67.

Wednesday Night A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 44.