Statesboro, GA – Monday, March 31, 2025 – 3:15 PM EDT – The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch (WS 89) for Bulloch County and numerous surrounding counties in Southeast Georgia. The watch is in effect until 9:00 PM EDT this evening.
The affected counties include: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Lanier, Liberty, Long, Lowndes, McIntosh, Pierce, Screven, Tattnall, Ware, and Wayne.
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. These storms may be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated flash flooding.
Residents in Bulloch County and the surrounding areas are urged to remain alert, monitor local news outlets and weather radio for updates, and have a plan in place in case severe weather develops. If severe thunderstorms do develop, residents should seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building, away from windows.
Code Red Alert
The City of Statesboro and Bulloch County announce 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. Click here to add this to your phone now.
Stay Informed and Monitor Weather Forecasts
Closely monitor weather forecasts for the latest updates and warnings. Grice Connect or wherever you get ocal news outlets and the National Weather Service website are excellent resources for staying informed. By planning and taking precautions now, residents can stay safe during this period of dangerously cold temperatures.
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