Storm watch cancelled for Crisp and surrounding counties – Weather alert – Tropical Storm Debby

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management

08/05/2024

Hurricane Debby Update: The Tropical Storm Watch has been cancelled for Bleckley, Crisp, Dooly, Johnson, and Pulaski. Debby is expected to continue slowly tracking east northeasterly across southeastern Georgia on Tuesday. Potentially historic rainfall will result in considerable flooding impacts across portions of east-central Georgia. Current Advisories: Crisp County is currently under a Flood Watch. Stay Weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts and warning. Stay tuned for updates from Crisp County Emergency Management (EMA) for timely information. Hurricane Debby Update: Current Advisories: Crisp County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch & Flood Watch WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOU! Crisp County Sheriff’s Office/EMA will continue to keep citizens updated as we receive information. Stay Weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts and warning. Stay tuned for updates from Crisp County Emergency Management (EMA) for timely information. Hurricane Debby Update: Hurricane Debby is expected to make landfall later this morning in the Big Bend Region of Florida, then track very slowly across southeastern Georgia on Tuesday. Potentially historic rainfall will result in considerable flooding impacts across portions of east central Georgia. Current Advisories: Crisp County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch & Flood Watch WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOU! Crisp County Sheriff’s Office/EMA will continue to keep citizens updated as we receive information. Stay Weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts and warning. Stay tuned for updates from Crisp County Emergency Management (EMA) for timely information.

08/04/2024

Tropical Storm Debby Update: Current Advisories: Crisp County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch & Flood Watch. Preparations: We would like to remind citizens to complete your preparations for Tropical Storm Force Winds. We have included tips below to assist in preparing for these winds. • Make sure dead branches and trees are removed. • Bring in or tie down all lawn furniture or loose items on your property. (Patio furniture, Umbrellas, Hammocks, trampolines, Swing sets, unsecured awnings, and garbage cans.) • Clean out gutters, storm drains, etc. (keeping drains clear of trash, leaves and branches) so rainwaters can easily flow, reducing possible flooding and ponding. • Rake leaves to cut down on flying debris and prevent clogged storm drains • Inspect your roofing making sure shingles are secure. • Know how to turn off the gas and electric. • Organize/Position heavy equipment to deal with storm damage. • Remove/secure equipment that may be impacted by high winds. WE ARE DEDICATED TO YOU! Crisp County Sheriff’s Office/EMA will continue to keep citizens updated as we receive information. Stay Weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts and warning. Stay tuned for updates from Crisp County Emergency Management (EMA) for timely information. Tropical Storm Debby is expected to make landfall on Monday. Heavy rainfall will likely result in considerable flooding impacts from the Florida Big Bend region through southeast GA and the Coastal Plain of the Carolinas through Friday. Potentially historic heavy rainfall across southeast Georgia and South Carolina through Friday morning may result in areas of catastrophic flooding. Significant river flooding is also expected. NEW INFORMATION ————— * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: – A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Crisp, Dodge, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wheeler, and Wilcox * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: – A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Crisp, Dodge, Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, Wheeler, and Wilcox Tropical Storm Watch from 8/4/2024 11:51 AM EDT until further notice for Crisp County, GA. The watch does not mean that tropical storm conditions will occur. It only means that these conditions are possible. * WIND – LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind – Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 45 mph – THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST M UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 58 to 73 mph – PLAN: Plan for dangerous wind of equivalent strong tropical storm force. – PREPARE: Remaining efforts to protect life and property should be completed as soon as possible. Prepare for significant wind damage. 08/03/2024 Today will be a day of preparation for Crisp County and our neighbors as Tropical Storm Debby approaches the Florida coast. The storm itself is 200 miles from likely landfall near Cedar Key, Florida. Another way to consider it, TS Debby is about 16 hours from landfall. Let’s begin to prepare – today – for this serious weather event. There are some serious threats to Crisp County residents, of which long periods of heavy rainfall may produce Flash Flooding, river and stream flooding, and cause local roadways to be under water at times. Use caution when you are out driving tomorrow, especially if we receive large amounts of rainfall. Remember – turn around, don’t drown! Do not drive through areas where water is across the road. Stop, turn around, and call 9-1-1 to report it. In addition to heavy rainfall, we may see windy conditions as Tropical Storm Debby passes. This may include trees, tree limbs, and other debris on the roadways and in your yard. Power outages may occur with downed trees, so exercise caution as you travel. Remember, once sustained or gusty winds appear, stay indoors and off the streets. Your public safety agencies will do the same when winds are greater than 40 miles per hour; take heed and stay safe. In addition to heavy, sustained rainfall and gusty winds, we may experience thunderstorms and tornadoes as a direct result of Tropical Storm Debby. In preparation for such severe weather, make sure you’ve signed up for our Code Red alerts and have a secondary source for weather information – TV, radio, weather radio, and/or social media. Today is a good day to get prepared for whatever Tropical Storm Debby may bring to Cordele and Crisp County. We will receive weather briefings throughout the day today and will update you as soon as possible. Also, the National Hurricane Center publishes information on Tropical Storm Debby at this website:

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