NWS Charleston is forecasting the slight possibility of freezing rain moving in late Friday evening into Saturday Morning for Statesboro and Bulloch County.
The possibility for freezing rain increases after 11 PM Friday night. Little or no ice accumulation is expected.
If we do get some ice, it should move out quickly as temperature climb back above freezing when the sun comes up on Saturday morning.
We first reported on Monday the possibility of snow and very cold temperatures for the end of the week. Always stay alert to these changing weather conditions.
Bulloch County EMA
...Freezing Rain Still Possible Friday into Saturday...
The NWS in Charleston is forecasting the possibility of some freezing rain later Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures will drop throughout the day today with the winds increasing from the NE.
The timing for the possibility of freezing rain for us is still this Friday evening into early Saturday morning with temperatures dropping rapidly.
Bridges and overpasses are the main concern as they tend to accumulate ice more quickly.
Bulloch County Public works crews and law enforcement are prepared to respond to any hazardous conditions as they develop.
Monitor your weather and news sources for developments.
Please limit travel tonight and into tomorrow until roads are determined to be safe. Law enforcement will be out in force monitoring the roads for issues.
The image below depicts where the freezing rain and any accumulation is likely to occur.
Stay informed.
As colder weather is forecasted for the weekend and beyond so be mindful of:
- People – should dress warmly, in layers, to avoid hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature).
- Pets – should be brought indoors or provided with a warm place to sleep.
- Pipes – that run outside or under a house should be wrapped in pipe insulation to avoid cracks due to water freezing in them.
- Plants – may need to be covered or brought inside to avoid frost damage.
