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Georgia Hurricane Guide: What to know before a severe storm hits
Jun 19, 2023WJCL has compiled this information to help you and your family ahead of severe weather in our area.
WJCL has compiled this information to help you and your family ahead of severe weather in our area.
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WJCL has compiled this information to help you and your family ahead of severe weather in our area.
Above video: 'Surviving the Storm' WJCL's 2023 Hurricane Special
June 1 marks the start of hurricane season in Coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
WJCL has compiled this information to help you and your family ahead of severe weather in our area. Be sure to bookmark this page and keep it handy in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane.
Check out WJCL's long term forecast here which details potential timing, hot spots and more. Additionally, the Colorado State University season forecast can be found here.
Check out your local forecast here and download the WJCL App here.
While hurricane season runs from June to November, historically, the most storms occur between August and October, peaking in September.
Below: Need help evacuating in the event of a hurricane? These are the resources available to you
Hurricane Watch: Hurricane conditions are possible within the specified coastal area. Because hurricane preparedness activities become more difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.
Hurricane Warning: Hurricane conditions are expected in the specified area of the warning. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm force, the hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.
What to pack in your home disaster supplies kit:
What to pack when evacuating:
RELATED
Below: What are the hurricane evacuation routes for Chatham County, Beaufort County?
Outside Your Home
Safety/Valuables
Refrigeration/Water
If you Evacuate to a Shelter
Below file video: Hurricane Shelter opens in Jasper County
RELATED: Recent years have seen major storms bring historic storm surge to the Savannah area
Tropical Storm
WINDS 39–73 mph
Tropical storms are weaker than hurricanes, but can cause flooding from intense rainfall, and some property damage
Category 1 Hurricane
WINDS 74–95 mph | STORM SURGE 4–5 ft
Category 2 Hurricane
WINDS 96–110 mph | STORM SURGE 6–8 ft
Category 3 Hurricane
WINDS 111–130 mph
Category 4 Hurricane
WINDS 131–155 mph | STORM SURGE 13–18 ft
Category 5 Hurricane
WINDS 155+ mph | STORM SURGE 18+ ft
Below file video: Inside look at Georgia Power's hurricane preparedness
If you can take them safely, post them to our Facebook group here.
Below video: Hurricane Hunters: What it's like chasing severe storms in the sky
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