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Jekyll Island Authority
Wednesday August 30th, 2023 :: 07:41 a.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:15AM

The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Camden County in southeastern Georgia... South central Glynn County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 815 AM EDT.

* At 740 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles south of Jekyll Island, or 14 miles northeast of Kings Bay Base, moving northwest at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Jekyll Island around 750 AM EDT. Brunswick around 755 AM EDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAMDEN, GA ... GLYNN, GA

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Address/Location
Jekyll Island Authority
200 Stable Rd
Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 912-635-4180

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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