Public Safety Notice: Severe Weather Expected This Evening (8/7/23)

Georgia College Community,

From the National Weather Service (NWS):

Severe thunderstorms are expected to move through North and Central Georgia later this afternoon through this evening. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has expanded the Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5) for severe weather since yesterday to encompass all of North Georgia and most of Central Georgia. These thunderstorms could remain strong as they move through South Georgia tonight, but the much greater risk for severe weather today will be in North and Central Georgia. Possible timing for the Baldwin County area is between 6-11 PM.

The primary threat with today's storms will be damaging winds gusts of 50-70 mph, potentially up to 80 mph in the strongest storms. These winds would cause numerous trees and powerlines to fall. There is also a secondary risk for a few tornadoes and large hail. The highest risk for damaging winds and tornadoes will be generally north of the I-20 corridor today. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of North Georgia already, and additional Watches may be forthcoming. Strong to severe thunderstorms will continue to be possible throughout Georgia for the remainder of the week and weekend.

Please stay aware of forecast updates, watches, warnings, and advisories from your local National Weather Service office and reliable local media throughout this evening. Also, to make sure you don’t miss any campus emergency notifications, ensure your information is up to date in the GC Alert system by following the instructions HERE.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY ON CAMPUS: Contact Georgia College Public Safety at (478) 445-4400 or call 911.