Carroll County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management, GA

REMINDER

We will be conducting our monthly outdoor siren test today at 12 noon.

This is just a test.

UPDATE: At 5:52 pm: The NWS in Peachtree City has cancelled the severe thunderstorm watch for our area.

Due to the line of storms in Alabama that are moving into our area, the NWS in Peachtree City has placed us under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm EST.

Please be weather aware over the next few hours.

Carroll County has been placed under a Tornado Watch Until 2am. Please remain weather aware.

⚠️ UPDATE/REMINDER: Carroll County Severe Weather Alert - Stay Prepared⚠️

This is a reminder that Carroll County remains under a Slight Risk (Level 2/5) for severe weather today into tonight, and conditions are still expected to support impactful storms.

💥 Main threats remain:

Damaging winds over 60 mph

A few tornadoes possible (a strong tornado cannot be ruled out)
Isolated hail up to quarter size

Flash Flooding: Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding in low areas. ( we are forecasted to receive anyway between 2-3 inches)

⏰ Timing Update:

This Afternoon & Evening: Storms begin increasing in coverage across north Georgia and move toward our area
Tonight into Early Thursday: Widespread storms continue moving south

⚠️ Greatest concern window:

3 PM Wednesday through 2 AM Thursday
This is when severe weather and flash flooding risks will be highest.

✅ Quick reminder to prepare:

Know your safe place (lowest level, interior room)
Keep phones charged
Turn ON emergency alerts before storms arrive

📲 Stay Informed and Sign Up for ReGroup
Don’t rely on just one method for warnings. Make sure you’re signed up for Carroll County’s ReGroup alert system to get real-time emergency notifications.

👉 Sign up here now:
https://embeds.regroupcloud.com/orgs/emacarrollsheriffga/channels/carroll-county-residents-channel/signup_embed

👉 Don’t wait until warnings are issued, be ready ahead of time.

We’re continuing to monitor conditions closely and will provide updates as needed. Stay weather aware throughout the night tonight.

Due to the incoming weather this evening and cloud coverage this morning, the monthly outdoor warning siren test, scheduled for today has been cancelled.

Please stay weather aware today, we will keep you updated as more information on tonight’s severe weather risk becomes available.

⚠️ Carroll County Severe Weather Alert – Stay Prepared ⚠️

A Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms covers much of north Georgia from Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night

💥 What to expect:

A Slight Risk (level 2/5) for severe thunderstorms covers much of north Georgia from Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night.

Damaging Wind: The primary severe concern is damaging wind gusts in excess of 60 mph.

Tornadoes: Increasing concern for a few tornadoes, especially in/near the Slight Risk area. The risk for a strong tornado cannot be ruled out.

Hail: Isolated hail up to the size of quarters is possible.

⏰ Timing:

Wednesday morning/midday: Scattered non-severe thunderstorms possible in far north Georgia.

Wednesday afternoon/evening: More widespread thunderstorms are expected to develop across north Georgia and spread southward toward I-20 by the evening.

Wednesday night - Thursday morning: Widespread thunderstorms will gradually push southward from north Georgia into central Georgia by Thursday morning.

**Highest confidence in severe weather and flash flooding risk is 4 PM Wednesday - 8 AM Thursday**

✅ What you should do now:

Review your emergency plan with your family

Identify your safe place (lowest level, interior room)

Charge devices and keep weather alerts turned on

📲 Stay Informed:

Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. (weather apps, NOAA Weather Radio)

Make sure you’re signed up for Carroll County’s mass notification system (ReGroup) to receive real time alerts, warnings, and emergency information directly to your phone.

Click the link below👇
https://embeds.regroupcloud.com/orgs/emacarrollsheriffga/channels/carroll-county-residents-channel/signup_embed

👉 Don’t wait until warnings are issued, sign up now and stay ahead of the storm.

We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

We will continue to monitor this as we get closer but here is a early heads up for Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

A line of showers and thunderstorms will settle into North Georgia through mid week. A few storms may become strong to severe. Training thunderstorms may lead to locally excessive rainfall. Dry soils may see initially quick run-off and increase flash flood risk.

We had a great time today on the square!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello, ask questions, and learn more about emergency management and public safety.

It’s always a good time connecting with our community and sharing ways we can all stay prepared and informed. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunity to serve such a wonderful community.

We’re already looking forward to next year!

🚨 Come See Us at Mayfest in Carrollton! 🚨

We’re excited to be part of this year’s Mayfest and would love for you to stop by and visit the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and our Emergency Management team!

📍 You can find us on the lawn of the Courthouse

👮‍♂️ Meet your local deputies and emergency personnel

🚓 Check out our awesome Sheriff’s vehicle up close

🎯 Learn about safety, preparedness, and how we serve our community

Bring your family, ask questions, and connect with the people who are here to keep you safe every day. We look forward to seeing you!

FYI 🔥 🚫

🔥GA EPD Summer Burn Ban Begins today May 1st

Starting May 1st, the Georgia EPD Summer Burn Ban is officially in effect for 54 counties, Carroll County. Carroll County Fire Rescue is reminding the community that to keep our air clean and our neighbors safe, outdoor burning is prohibited until the ban is lifted on October 1st. During this period, campfires and cooking fires are still permitted but the following outdoor burning is prohibited:

🚫 Leaves, yard debris, and grass trimmings
🚫Vegetative debris from storms
🚫Weed abatement and disease/pest
🚫prevention burning
🚫Construction, and right‑of‑way maintenance
🚫Land clearing, including those with an air curtain destructor

Stay safe, and thank you for doing your part, Carroll County! 🚒🌳🔥