Bulloch County EMA Director Corey Kemp and public safety agencies are actively tracking Tropical Storm Helene. Helene is forecast to become a Hurricane by early Wednesday, then possibly a Major Hurricane by early Thursday.
Situation Overview
- Tropical Storm Helene has now formed over the NW Caribbean
- Rapid Intensification Expected: Helene expected to strengthen to a Hurricane by Wednesday, then a Major Hurricane by Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Track and Impact Confidence: Continues to increase as “Helene” becomes better defined
- Helene is expected to be large system, with impacts reaching well outside and east of the Track Cone of uncertainty, which covers our region!
- Potential Impacts include: tropical storm force winds, elevated tides/storm surge inundation, tornadoes, periods of heavy rainfall, high surf, and high rip current risk
Earliest times of arrival
- Tropical Storm Force winds could arrive as early as: Thursday
- However, the most likely time this area could see Tropical Storm Force Winds: Thursday evening
Make a plan
Director Kemp encourages citizens to take proactive steps now that will help navigate the impact of storms.
It is essential for us all to be prepared. Whether it's your family or your business, the presence of this storm is an active reminder to thoroughly review and update your emergency plan:
- print a copy to ensure it is available during a loss of power
- verify and update contact information
- do you have emergency supplies of food, water, and fuel?
Remember generator safety if there is a loss of power. Inspect your property limbs, chairs, and trampolines. They can become flying projectiles.
Monitor weather updates such as the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service CHS, Grice Connect or the local media of your choice.
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.
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, Bulloch County EMA, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.
Click here for updated weather information throughout the day.
The Grice Connect team will continue to monitor this storm through the weekend.
