Scroll down for your county. This page will collect storm info, closings, preparation updates from Coastal Georgia counties due to Hurricane Milton. Please send any questions or info to staff@thecurrentga.org.

Updates for Hurricane Milton will be posted here as county emergency managers post information. Milton has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. According to the National Hurricane Center, it is still forecasted to intensify into a major hurricane early this week and remain a major hurricane as it approaches the west coast of Florida midweek.

Glynn County

Sunday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m.m: On Sunday, Oct. 6, leaders from Glynn County and the City of Brunswick met to evaluate the situation regarding Hurricane Milton. The meeting included a briefing from the National Weather Service Jacksonville Bureau (NWS), which outlined the latest forecast and the expected impact of the storm.

Hurricane Milton was officially upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane at 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Key Points from the NWS briefing:
Glynn County could experience tropical storm force winds, with gusts between 30-40 mph likely starting on Wednesday morning.
Heavy Rainfall Potential:
The persistent onshore flow and fronts associated with Tropical Storm Milton will likely bring periods of heavy rainfall to Glynn County beginning as early as Wednesday.
Be prepared for urban and coastal flooding in low-lying areas and follow local advisories.
If you experienced flooding during Matthew, Irma, or Nicole, Hurricane Milton will likely bring similar conditions.
River Flooding in Southeast Georgia:
Areas along the Altamaha and Satilla rivers will likely experience flooding, particularly around mid-week.
Marine and Surf Zone Hazards:
High rip current risks and rough surf conditions will likely persist through the week.
A Small Craft Advisory is expected to be issued on Monday or Tuesday due to gusty onshore winds.

Camden

Sunday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m.:

Camden County EMA Facebook: Hurricane Milton is expected to move east to northeast, approaching Florida’s peninsula and west coast by mid-week. There is still some uncertainty in the forecast.

Residents are advised to stay updated by following reliable sources such as the US National Weather Service Jacksonville, Florida and NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center for information. It’s important to be prepared to follow local alerts.

To receive alerts, you can sign up for the CodeRED Emergency Notification System by visiting www.camdencountyga.gov/CodeRED or texting “CamdenCodeRED” to 99411.

Chatham County

Sign up for emergency alerts here.

Liberty County

Bryan County

McIntosh County