Weather Alert

With the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially underway and NOAA forecasting an above-average year, Georgia Power is emphasizing its preparedness efforts and urging customers to stay informed and safe during severe weather.

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a severe weather alert for May 30, 2025.

Bulloch County VOAD marked a leadership transition with Dr. Frank Davis taking the helm as chair following the impactful tenure of DeWayne Grice. The annual meeting also highlighted the organization’s remarkable year of service, responding to multiple disasters and addressing critical community needs across the county.

Heavy rainfall has led to hazardous road conditions and multiple closures across Bulloch County on Monday, May 12, 2025. As more storms are expected tonight, officials are urging drivers to use extreme caution and stay weather-aware.

Be ready for hurricane season. Take action TODAY to be better prepared for when the worst happens. Understand your risk from hurricanes, and begin pre-season preparations now. Make sure you have multiple ways of receiving forecasts and alerts, and know what to do before, during, and after a storm.

Homeowners, renters, and business owners impacted by Hurricane Helene have until Sunday, April 27, 2025, to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration to help recover from storm-related physical damage.

FEMA will host a Housing Resource Fair on Saturday, April 26 in Burke County to connect Hurricane Helene survivors with affordable housing options, recovery resources, and one-on-one support from federal, state, and local partners.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Bulloch County and a large portion of Southeast Georgia until 6:00 PM EDT this evening, prompting residents to prepare for potential tornadoes and damaging winds.

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.