Weather Alert

Utility crews are working diligently to restore power to hundreds of customers in Bulloch County after a powerful thunderstorm caused widespread outages.

Damaging winds gusting up to 60 mph are expected as severe thunderstorms move through southeastern Georgia. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for multiple counties.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Bulloch County and surrounding areas in Southeast Georgia until 9:00 PM EDT this evening, with the potential for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated flash flooding.

Residents of Bulloch County and surrounding areas are under a tornado watch until 2:00 PM Sunday, March 16, 2025, as issued by the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center. Severe thunderstorms, potentially producing tornadoes and damaging winds, are expected. Stay alert and make a plan now.

Severe thunderstorms are forecast to impact Southeast Georgia Sunday morning, bringing the potential for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and hail. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions and stay informed of weather updates.

FEMA will host a Housing Resource Fair in Vidalia on Saturday, March 15, to connect disaster survivors with affordable housing options and recovery resources following Hurricane Helene.

Georgians who applied for FEMA assistance should update their contact information to avoid delays in receiving aid. Update via [DisasterAssistance.gov](https://www.disasterassistance.gov), the FEMA app, or call 800-621-3362.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the deadline for disaster loan applications to April 27, 2025, for individuals and businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, following delays caused by a federal funding lapse.

Severe thunderstorms packing 50 mph wind gusts are barreling through Bulloch and surrounding counties, with a high wind advisory adding to the day's dangerous conditions. Residents should seek shelter and secure outdoor belongings as the storms sweep through the region.

Dwain Carter, Georgia Baptist Mission Board Disaster Relief Director, addressed a large crowd at Southbridge Church, detailing the organization's rapid response to crises and the urgent need for local volunteers. He emphasized that the ministry's core mission is to share the gospel through practical acts of service, highlighting numerous stories of lives transformed during disaster relief efforts.