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Weather Update #6: Tropical Storm Ian

Although sustained winds remain low, current wind gusts on Jekyll Island have been reported at 40 mph. This is anticipated to increase overnight as Tropical Storm Ian returns to a Category 1 Hurricane as it passes by the area.

Power remains out for 148 Georgia Power customers towards the north end of Jekyll Island. When Georgia Power crews began repairs this morning, wind gusts hit speeds beyond Georgia Power’s safety threshold of 35 mph for any repairs requiring a bucket truck. Georgia Power has assured the JIA that they are aware of what is needed to restore power and will be returning on Friday as soon as the wind speed reduces.

Even with power outages, there are no issues with Jekyll Island water/sewer. Department personnel are on the scene making certain water and sewer operations remain available for those in any affected power outage areas.

In addition to Georgia State Patrol, the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office is actively patrolling the island.

JIA has been in continuous communication with Verizon regarding the antenna that has been damaged on the south end of the island. Verizon is mobilizing to begin the installation of a new, higher tower on Saturday. Once the installation is complete service should be improved.

Again, there are no evacuations or closures of the Jekyll Island Causeway planned at this time. Conditions are continuing to be monitored and additional updates will be communicated.

Jekyll Island remains under a Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Warning from Tropical Storm Ian. Potential remains for flash flooding/heavy rainfall, tropical-storm-force winds, and possible tornado threats.
 
Previous Updates
Shell Road is now closed due to downed trees and could remain closed for several days. The entrance to Shell Road at Beachview Drive will remain open for access to Red Bug Pizza.
 
Many Island businesses are closed at this time. Please contact businesses directly for information regarding any change in hours of operations or reopening.

The Jekyll Island Authority has declared a State of Emergency in conjunction with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp's State of Emergency, effective Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 7:00 a.m., and will remain in effect until it expires on October 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m., unless renewed. For more information on the Executive Order, please visit www.jekyllisland.com/ian

Please continue to pay close attention to weather updates as they are made available, and follow the latest forecast models from the National Weather Service Jacksonville to stay informed between updates. 

For the latest updates, and to view past updates, on Ian's impact to Jekyll Island, please visit: www.jekyllisland.com/ian
 

Instructions:

Jekyll Island remains under a Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Warning from Tropical Storm Ian. Potential remains for flash flooding/heavy rainfall, tropical-storm-force winds, and possible tornado threats.