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Jekyll Island Authority
Thursday September 26th, 2024 :: 11:15 a.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 11:45AM

TORJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Glynn County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 1145 AM EDT.

* At 1114 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St Simons Island Village, or near St. Simons Island, moving north near 25 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... Brunswick, St. Simons Island, St Simons Island Village, and Country Club Estates around 1120 AM EDT. Dock Junction around 1125 AM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Boys Estate.

* AFFECTED AREAS: 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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