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Jekyll Island Authority
Thursday September 26th, 2024 :: 08:49 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 09:15PM Thursday

TORJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has issued a

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

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 848 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St. Simons Island, moving northwest at 60 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... Country Club Estates around 855 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Boys Estate.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GLYNN, GA

Instructions:

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Jacksonville.

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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