Why did a small ice storm paralyze Atlanta in 2014?

The January 2014 ice storm deposited barely two inches on Atlanta but stranded thousands because the city has almost no road treatment equipment, turning every surface into a skating rink within hours.

Has Atlanta been hit by a tornado?

Yes, a downtown EF2 tornado struck Atlanta in March 2008, damaging the CNN Center and the Georgia Dome, and the city has been struck by significant tornadoes multiple times since it sits in Dixie Alley.

What is Atlanta's record low temperature?

Atlanta's record low is minus 9°F.

Does Atlanta have an urban heat island effect?

Yes, Atlanta's position in a bowl of ridges traps heat and air pollution during stagnant summer high-pressure events, producing some of the worst urban heat island effects in the Southeast. The record high is 106°F.

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