Monroe County EMA

10/09/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a category 3 hurricane. Significant widespread heavy rain, strong winds, with gusts of 30-50 miles per hour, and the potential for several tornadoes are possible from tonight through early Sunday. Please ensure you have multiple means of notification that will alert you while you sleep and continue to closely monitor the weather in your area.
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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Latest Weather Slides from the National Weather Service (NWS) Following this Afternoon's Statewide Weather Briefing:

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

• Tropical Storm and High Wind Warnings are in effect for a large portion of Western and northern GA, starting tonight through Early Sunday

• Flood watches are in effect for the entire area, starting early Saturday through early Sunday.

• Impacts from the storm will begin later this evening/overnight.

10/09/2026

Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias!!

OVERVIEW:

• Hurricane Isaias continues to gather strength in the Gulf and is expected to become a Major Hurricane this afternoon, before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast tonight.

• Confidence continues to increase in significant rain and wind impacts to the area. As a reminder, both severity and extent of the impacts to north and central Georgia will be determined by both the intensity, the track and banding features that set up. The latest forecast cone has been included at the bottom of the email; however, this is NOT representative of the potential areal extent of wind and flooding hazards from the storm.

KEY MESSAGES:

• The overall extent and severity of impacts to north and central GA are coming into focus, with widespread heavy rain, strong winds, and the potential for tornadoes from tonight through early Sunday.

• Rain bands on the east and northeast side of the storm will present a higher risk for heavy rainfall, gustier winds, and an isolated tornado threat.

• Winds will pick up late this afternoon through Saturday with gusts ranging between 35 and 45 mph all day Saturday into Sunday AM as Isaias moves inland and interacts with a strong mid Atlantic high pressure.

TIMING:

• Impacts remain mostly likely from around midnight tonight through early Sunday morning, with peak impacts expected on Saturday.

IMPACTS:

• A long duration wind event with gusts to 35-45mph (even if not tied directly to Isaias), which could cause scattered power outages from downed trees and powerlines, especially as soils become saturated.

• Widespread heavy rainfall will create a risk for flash flooding/river flooding.

• Several tornadoes will be possible.

Information courtesy of meteorologist Luke Culver of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

10/08/2026

See the Attached Photos from the National Weather Service (NWS) for Information on Hurricane Isaias' Anticipated Path and Impacts on Middle Georgia:

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

• Tropical Storm and High Wind Watches are in effect for a large portion of Western and northern GA, starting late Friday through Early Sunday

• Flood watches are in effect for the entire area, Starting early Saturday through early Sunday.

10/08/2026

While Central GA is not in the cone, this is your REMINDER that the East side of a hurricane brings stronger winds. Please take today to survey your home & property for potential issues from downed trees and other wind-related damage. Stay , the cone can/will shift before reaching our area.
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**OUTDATED - See latest post for updates**

🌀10/8 8AM Update - Hurricane Isaías

⚠️ Concern continues to increase for potential impacts from Isaías across North & Central GA from Friday night through Sunday AM, including:
💨 Long duration of gusty winds
🌧️ Heavy rain / localized flooding
🌪️ Tornadoes

Now is the time to review your preparedness plans and stay informed as the forecast evolves.

10/08/2026

Latest Update on Hurricane Isaias' Potential Impacts on Middle Georgia This Weekend Courtesy of the National Weather Service (NWS):

Hurricane Isaias continues to become better organized and is forecast to continue strengthening today as it moves northeastward. Hurricane Warnings and Tropical Storm Warnings are now in effect along the northern Gulf coastline. Isaias will take a more northern trajectory by Friday and is forecast to make landfall late Friday along the northern Gulf coast.

Confidence continues to increase in significant rain and wind impacts to the area. As a reminder, both Severity and Extent of the impacts to north and central Georgia will be determined by both the intensity and the eastward extent of the track and banding features that set up. The latest forecast cone has been included at the bottom of the email; however, this is NOT representative of the potential areal extent of wind and flooding hazards from the storm.

KEY MESSAGES:

• The overall extent and severity of impacts to north and central GA remains uncertain, though widespread rain is likely along with increasingly windy conditions by Saturday.

• Rain bands on the east and northeast side of the storm will present a higher risk for heavy rainfall, gustier winds, and an isolated tornado threat.

• A moderately strong gradient wind is forecast to setup between the storm and high pressure off to our northeast. As a result, winds will pick up late Friday through Saturday with gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph all day Saturday into Sunday AM.

• While there is some uncertainty associated with this threat, a few isolated tornadoes could be possible in enhanced rain bands through the day on Saturday.

TIMING:

• Impacts remain mostly likely Friday night through Sunday morning with peak impacts currently expected on Saturday.

• Exact timing will be dependent on storm development and motion.

IMPACTS:

• Heavy rainfall potentially leading to flash flooding/river flooding remains a threat as well as gusty winds and isolated tornadoes.

• A long duration gradient wind with gusts 30-40mph (even if not tied directly to Isaias) could cause scattered power outages from downed trees and powerlines, especially as soils become saturated.

• While there is some uncertainty associated with this threat, a few isolated tornadoes could be possible in enhanced rain bands through the day on Saturday.

10/07/2026

Keep an eye (a Hurricane eye) on the weather! While the main cone is West of Central GA for now, it is still a fluid forecast. Better to be prepared and it be a bust vs NOT being prepared and needing supplies and/or emergency plans. *** HAVE A PLAN *** for extended power outages, a tornado, or flash flooding. Stay Weather Aware.

10/07/2026

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT: Stay weather aware this weekend.

Tropical Storm Isaias has now formed over the western Gulf as of the 5 AM EDT - there is much uncertainty as to the track it will take and strength it will maintain as it comes on Shore

With seasonal weather changes as well as the storm mixing with the dryer air of the southeast, there is a decent probability of some spin up tornadoes.

The extent of impacts to north and central GA remains highly uncertain, though widespread rain is likely along with increasingly breezy to windy conditions by Saturday.

Impacts remain mostly likely Friday night through Sunday morning with peak impacts currently expected on Saturday.
Exact timing will be dependent on storm development and motion.