Gov. Kemp declares State of Emergency ahead of Helene

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – On Monday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency due to the potential negative impact of Tropical Storm Helene.

“I have declared a State of Emergency enabling emergency management teams to prepare for and direct resources well in advance of the storm’s arrival.” Governor Kemp said on X.

Currently, Tropical Storm Helene is expected to bring impacts to the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry Thursday and into Friday. The magnitude of what will be experienced will depend on how large the system becomes over the Gulf, how strong it becomes, and the path it takes.

The main impacts the area may experience locally will be damaging wind, heavy rain, localized inland flooding, coastal storm surge/tidal flooding and isolated tornadoes.

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