The National Weather Service (NWS) in Charleston, South Carolina has issued a tornado watch for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, including Bulloch County, GA. The watch will remain in effect until 1:00 PM EST Sunday afternoon, December 29,2024.
The following counties are included in the watch:
- Georgia: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Screven, Tattnall
- South Carolina: Allendale, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton, Jasper
This watch includes the cities of Statesboro, Savannah, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, and many others.
What to Do During a Tornado Watch
- Be aware and stay informed. Monitor weather reports from the National Weather Service and local news outlets.
- Pay attention to warnings. A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar and is threatening a specific area. Take shelter immediately if a warning is issued for your location.
- Have a plan. Know where you will go if a tornado warning is issued. The safest place to be during a tornado is in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
- Assemble an emergency kit. Include items such as bottled water, non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, and a battery-powered radio.
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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.
Be Alert
Be ready to take action should severe weather develop. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, Grice Connect, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
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We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Please stay safe!
