Full Notification

Tropical Storm Idalia continues to present the possibility of significant impacts across our area on Wednesday and early Thursday as the storm turns northeastward over southern Georgia and the Carolinas.

There are no evacuations or road/causeway closures planned at this time. Conditions are continuing to be monitored and additional updates will be communicated.

GDOT is monitoring wind conditions for the Sidney Lanier Bridge, and any potential closures will be announced as they are known.

CLOSURES

Glynn County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, with after-school activities canceled on Wednesday. Schools will dismiss as normal on Tuesday, August 29, with all after-school activities ending by 6:30 p.m. Schools are scheduled to reopen on Thursday, August 31.

The Jekyll Island Authority Administrative Offices will be closed on Wednesday, August 30, but all critical workforce will remain.

The Jekyll Island Authority will also be closing the following facilities on Wednesday, August 30, as follows:

• Jekyll Island Guest Information Center (24-HR gate service will remain)
• Jekyll Island Tennis Center
• Jekyll Island Golf Club
• Jekyll Island Mini Golf & Bikes
• Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, Faith Chapel, and all Historic Cottages 
• Georgia Sea Turtle Center
• JIA-Operated Retail Shops: Life Is Good and Remember When
• Public Restroom Facilities
• Beach Crossovers

The Jekyll Island Campground will be closed for bookings on Wednesday, August 30, and refunding or rebooking to Thursday as necessary. 

Normal operations are expected to resume for these JIA facilities on Thursday, August 31, unless otherwise communicated.

Glynn County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch.

There is a high potential for flash flooding/heavy rainfall, tropical storm-force winds, and tornado threats Wednesday from mid-day through the evening.

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. 

Please also review the Jekyll Island Emergency Preparedness Communication webpage on the Jekyll Island website for helpful links and information on storm preparedness and to follow updates on this storm: www.jekyllisland.com/emergency

Instructions:

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.