Allendale Co. Emergency Management Agency

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

🚨🚨UPDATE ALLENDALE CO. CITIZENS🚨🚨

4:04 pm - THE PATH OF THE TORNADO HAS CROSSED OVER INTO ALLENDALE COUNTY (NEAR SCREVEN COUNTY, 301 S PAST THE WELCOME CENTER) THE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4:15

IT IS NOT PROJECTED TO MAKE IT'S WAY INTO TOWN LIMITS....HOWEVER, THERE ARE STILL WEATHER CONDITIONS ACTIVE. (RAIN)

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? GO INSIDE, STAY INSIDE. STAY TUNED TO LOCAL TV AND RADIO.

10/10/2026

🚨🚨🚨ALLENDALE CO. CITIZENS🚨🚨🚨

A tornado has touched down in Southern Screven County, Georgia. There is another seen right behind it. There is a TORNADO WATCH in effect for Allendale County. In the last few minutes, it has moved from watch to warning and the direction is fluctuating as well.

Please tune into your local television and radio outlets for updates on the weather.

If you have family members in the Georgia area, check on them. Any occupants of mobile homes in this area should LEAVE and find sturdier shelter.

Make wise decisions! Please be safe!

10/06/2026

ALLENDALE COUNTY FIRE/RESCUE HAS POSTPONED THE COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION EVENT SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 10TH DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS (RAIN). WE WILL REACH OUT TO YOU WITH A RESCHEDULE DATE. THANK YOU!!!

07/28/2026

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07/16/2026

Hot and humid conditions return to the region today, lingering around into the weekend. Heat index values of 105 to 110 deg F will be possible along the coastal corridor, so be sure to keep cool and stay hydrated!

07/16/2026

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07/15/2026

⚠️ Community Alert: Reports of Vehicle Problems After Refueling

The People-Sentinel has received several reports from local residents whose vehicles reportedly shut down after refueling at the Sunoco station on Dunbarton Boulevard in Barnwell.

The City of Barnwell has also issued a public notice acknowledging that it has received numerous calls regarding the situation.

If you recently purchased fuel at this location and experience vehicle issues, we encourage you to document what happened and contact the appropriate parties.

We are continuing to gather information and will provide updates as more details become available.

If you’ve been affected, feel free to share your experience in the comments or send us a private message. Your information may help others and assist us in our reporting.

07/09/2026

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07/04/2026

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