Corey Kemp, Director of Bulloch County EMA has placed the EMA in readiness phase as they are monitoring Hurricane Milton.
Bulloch County has NOT been placed in Tropical Storm Watch.
Hurricane Milton is now a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 180 MPH as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm is expected to cross central Florida on Wednesday before emerging over the Atlantic Wednesday night into early Thursday morning.
Bulloch County could potentially see Tropical Storm force gusts of 35 MPH and 0.5-1.5” of rain overnight Wednesday.
However, the exact track remains uncertain, and small shifts in the storm's track, either north or south, could result in changes to impacts for Bulloch County.
Situation Overview:
- Current conditions: Dangerous CAT 5, with sustained winds of 180 mph!
- Movement: Expected to accelerate to the northeast Tuesday and Wednesday, then off the east-central FL Coast Thursday
- Milton’s wind field expected to expand into our area Wednesday Night through Thursday
Expected Max Sustained Winds (mph):
- Generally 20-30 mph wind, gust 30-35.
- Impacts: Isolated to scattered power outages, downed and uprooted trees, broken tree limbs
- Note: Some trees/limbs may break easier due to being weakened from “Helene”
Tropical Storm Force winds could arrive as early as Wednesday evening for Southeast GA.
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Code Red Alert
The City of Statesboro and Bulloch County announced a partnership to implement the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by OnSolve, based in Ormond Beach, Florida. Public safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for saving lives, including locating missing children, apprehending wanted criminals, and issuing timely evacuations.
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Be Alert
Be ready to take action should severe weather develop. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, Grice Connect, Bulloch County EMA, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
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Stay connected with Grice Connect for continued coverage and updates on the storm and its impact on our region.
