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09/27/2024

9/27/2024, 5 am Update
Helene is a Tropical Storm again. Winds are now at 70 mph. However this remains a dangerous storm.

Damaging wind gusts will continue to pe*****te well inland over portions of Georgia and the Carolinas today, particularly over the higher terrain. Residents in these areas should be prepared for the possibility of long-duration power outages.

Catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding, including numerous significant landslides, is expected across portions of the southern Appalachians through Friday.

09/27/2024

Based on NWS Doppler radar data, the eye of Helene has made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane in the Florida Big Bend region at about 11:10 PM EDT (0310 UTC) just east of the mouth of the Aucilla River. This is about 10 miles (15 km) west-southwest of Perry, Florida. Based on data from Air Force reconnaissance aircraft, the maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 140 mph (225 km/h) and the minimum central pressure is 938 mb (27.70 inches).

09/27/2024

9/26/2024, 8 pm Update
Hurricane Helene is now a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Helene has rapidly intensified today while nearing landfall in the Florida Big Bend. Doppler radar and aircraft data indicate that the eyewall is now completely closed and the eye has become more circular and is clearing out.

It is likely that Helene will be at or very near category 4 strength when it makes landfall in the Florida Big Bend this evening. The fast forward speed when Helene moves inland will result in a far inland pe*******on of strong winds. A higher-than-normal gust factor is indicated in the official forecast while Helene is inland.

Additional Tornado Watches have been issued for parts of South and Central Georgia. The main tornado threat will be right of the center line of the storm.

09/26/2024

9/26/2024, 8:30 am
Helene is now a Category 2 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. The storm continues to move through very favorable conditions to strengthen before making landfall near the Big Bend of Florida in about 12 hours. Heavy rain and damaging wind will arrive in Georgia this evening and remain through the overnight hours and into Friday.

A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of eastern Georgia until 9:00 pm.

09/26/2024

9/26/2024, 5:00 am Hurricane Helene Update:
Helene is a high end Category 1 hurricane as of 5 am and is expected to continue to gain strength through the day and make landfall along the Florida panhandle this evening.

09/26/2024

9/25/2024, 8:00 pm Update:
Hurricane Helene remains a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Helene has turned northward and is expected to accelerate toward the north or north-northeast during the next 24-36 hours as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico and crosses the Florida Big Bend coast Thursday evening. The environment appears primed for significant strengthening as Helene moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Forecast models are beginning to show a better likelihood of Helene becoming a Category 4 storm before making landfall.

Helene is forecast to be a large major hurricane when it reaches the Big Bend coast of Florida. As a result, storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts will extend well away from the center and outside the forecast cone, particularly on the east side. The fast forward speed will mean that the storm will have less time to weaken as it moves into North Georgia, meaning much stronger winds and heavier rain than a typical, slower moving storm.

Thunderstorms will continue overnight tonight and through the day Thursday. The heaviest rain directly associated with Helene will be in Northeast Georgia by 1 am Friday, with strong winds beginning around the same time and lasting until the early evening hours on Friday. Rainfall of 6 inches or more is expected between now and Friday evening. We remain under a Tropical Storm Warning and Flood Watch.

09/26/2024

(9/25/2024, 8:00 pm)
The Tropical Storm Watch has been replaced by a Tropical Storm Warning. The Hurricane Warning has been extended north into parts of Middle Georgia.

09/25/2024

Helene is now a Category 1 Hurricane and strengthening. The entire state of Georgia is now under a watch or warning in preparation for Helene.

* Hurricane Warning:
THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 74 to 110 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for life-threatening wind of equivalent CAT 1 or 2 hurricane force.
- PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be urgently completed. Prepare for considerable wind
damage.
- ACT: Move to safe shelter before the wind becomes hazardous.

* A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours. THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph

* A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours. Peak Wind Forecast: 40-50 mph with gusts to 75 mph.

09/25/2024

9/25/2024, 5 am, Tropical Storm Helene Update:

Tropical Storm Helene continued to strengthen through the overnight hours,nowwith maximum sustainedwinds of 65 mph. Over the next couple of days, Helene will be moving through anenvironment of low vertical wind shear, ample environmentalmoisture and over waters of high oceanic heat content. Helene's wind field is predicted to grow to a very large size in the NHC forecast. Therefore storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts will likely extend well away from the center and outside theforecast cone, particularly on the east side.

Landfall is still expected near Florida's Big Bend sometime Thursday evening,then crossing into Georgia around midnight Thursday (Friday morning). Significant rainfall will reach all parts of the state primarilyfrom the leading side of the storm. The backside of the storm will be relativelydry. Rain not associatedwith this storm will be widespread today and up to the arrival of Helene which will worsenthe flooding potential. More than 10 inches of rain is possible between now and Friday afternoon for parts of the state.

Hurricane force wind is likely in parts of South Georgia and Tropical Storm force wind is also possible well into Middle and North Georgia. The wind becomes a factor by Thursday afternoon, continuing into Friday evening.
The tornado risk area will remain mainly on the right front quadrant of the storm, in this case, northeast of the center line.
This is a serious storm that will cause damage and widespread, long lasting power outages. The time to prepare for this storm is now.

09/24/2024

We now have Tropical Storm Helene. But don't get used to that, in the next 24 hours, we may be calling Helene a hurricane. The sustained winds are 45 mph and is located about 170 miles south/southeast of the western tip of Cuba. The storm is moving northwest at 12 mph.

The models tend to favor development into a Category 3 hurricane, possibly remaining at that strength as it makes landfall along the Florida panhandle sometime around Thursday evening.

Wind will begin picking up in South Georgia by Thursday morning, with gusty winds throughout the state into Friday. Heavy rainfall is expected with this system as well.

09/24/2024

9/24/2024, 5 am Potential Tropical Cyclone 9 Update: PTC 9 still remains disorganized with a broad center about 240 miles south/southeast of the western tip of Cuba, and winds are 35 mph. It is moving to the northwest at 8 mph. However, the system is expected to strengthen throughout the day, likely becoming Tropical Storm Helene late today or tonight, then continuing to strengthen into a hurricane by tomorrow. Tropical storm force winds are highly likely in parts of South Georgia beginning Thursday morning. Very strong winds will persist well into North Georgia into Friday. This system will bring in a large amount of rain, with most areas receiving more than than 2 inches of rain through Friday afternoon. Some models indicate that more than 9 inches of rain could fall over the same period closer to the center of the storm. The right, front quadrant of the storm will also be the area of most concern for spin-up tornadoes.

This forecast will continue to change... Stay with us on air and online for the latest information.

09/23/2024

The National Hurricane Center has issued their first advisory for Potential Tropical Cyclone #9, which will likely become Hurricane Helene and impact Georgia by the end of the week.

The center line of this storm will move as the forecasts are adjusted over the next few days. Right now the entire state of Georgia is in the "cone of uncertainty", which means the center of the storm could be anywhere inside of that cone. The strongest wind and tornado threat will remain just to the right of the eventual center line. Heavy rain will also be associated with this system, with 4+ inches of rain through the middle of the state over approximately two days.

09/04/2024

08/17/2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10:00 pm for North Georgia.

05/27/2024

(5/27/2024) A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH AND MIDDLE GEORGIA UNTIL 2:00 PM

05/09/2024

(5/9/2024) A TORNADO WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF NORTH GEORGIA AND PARTS OF MIDDLE GEORGIA UNTIL 1:00 PM.

04/21/2024

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UPDATE ON SEARCH FOR DAWSON LEE

The investigation in the search for Dawson Lee has concluded in the Elbert County area.

We are offering our condolences and ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

We would like to thank all of our supporters who shared information, took part in the search, and forwarded our post in an effort to locate him. We also thank all of the responding agencies who took part in this investigation.

‼️‼️‼️ MISSING ‼️‼️‼️‼️

Dawson Brandon Lee, 24 years old white male, 5’11, 130 pounds. He has brown bushy hair and a scruffy beard. Dawson was last seen wearing glasses, a t-shirt and dark colored gym shorts.

He was reported missing from Baldwin County, GA on April 17th, 2024. His vehicle was found in Elbert County, GA. in the area of Cooter Creek Rd. and Lincolnton Hwy.

He is presumed to be on foot in that area and local authorities are actively searching. However, until such time he is located or other information becomes available as to his whereabouts, we are asking our followers to share the information and contact local authorities or 911 if you have information to assist in locating him.

02/17/2024

Aerial photos of the Dill's IGA in Royston the afternoon after the overnight fire. This is a devasting loss for the community. Please keep the Dilworth family and all of the great employees of Dill's in your thoughts and prayers. Photos courtesy of the Georgia Weather Net.

02/17/2024

Royston Dill's overnight fire.

07/20/2023

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central DeKalb County in north central Georgia...
Gwinnett County in north central Georgia...
Clarke County in northeastern Georgia...
Eastern Hall County in north central Georgia...
Jackson County in northeastern Georgia...
Madison County in northeastern Georgia...
Northeastern Newton County in north central Georgia...
Northeastern Rockdale County in north central Georgia...
Oconee County in northeastern Georgia...
Barrow County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Morgan County in north central Georgia...
Banks County in northeastern Georgia...
Walton County in north central Georgia...
Northwestern Oglethorpe County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 612 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Clermont to Suwanee, moving southeast at 50
mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

07/20/2023

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Franklin County in northeastern Georgia...
Southwestern Hart County in northeastern Georgia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 559 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 4 miles east of
Homer, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.