Jones County Emergency Management Agency

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

🚨 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.

10/08/2026

Since Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rain to Georgia, it is important to be prepared for power outages. Have a 3-day supply of food and water, a flashlight with extra batteries, a portable phone charger, and a first aid kit ready just in case.

Please continue to monitor forecast updates from your local National Weather Service office and reliable media outlets. For more hurricane preparedness tips, visit https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricanes

10/08/2026

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Make sure that you are prepared for possible storms and power outages as the out bands of Isaias move across our state this Saturday!

**OUTDATED - See latest post for updates**

🌀 Thursday PM Update: Here is the latest on the wind threat with Hurricane Isaias. We are expecting long-duration strong winds beginning as early as around 11 PM Friday, likely lasting through early Sunday morning. Downed trees due to the strong winds and wet soils, as well as power outages are concerns.

10/08/2026

**OUTDATED - See latest post for updates**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.

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

**OUTDATED - See latest post for updates**

As of the 5 am update, Tropical Storm has formed over the western Gulf. Uncertianity remains in the extent of impacts for north and central Georgia, but widespread rainfall and gusty winds are the current most likely impacts Friday night into Saturday. Impacts and timing are subject to change depending on the storm track so continue to monitor the forecast for updates!

10/03/2026

Periods of heavy rainfall will increase the risk for localized flash flooding across most of north and central Georgia on Sunday. The heaviest rain is expected to fall along and south of I-85.