06/18/2026
WEATHER UPDATE from Gordon County Emergency Management Agency:
"A weather briefing was hosted today by the National Weather Service (NWS) and attended by Gordon County public safety personnel regarding the potential for severe weather over the next few days.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur will track across the region beginning tomorrow and continue overnight into Friday. The system's exact track will determine the resulting impacts. A more northern track would mean higher rainfall totals and a greater risk for severe weather or tornadoes, while a more southern track would mean lower rainfall totals and a diminishing risk for severe weather.
The highest impact from this weather event will be rainfall totals that could cause flash flooding. Rainfall totals could reach two to four inches locally; however, during localized storms, that amount could fall at two to three inches per hour, leading to flash flooding. Currently, the NWS forecasts Gordon County will receive one to one and a half inches of rain, suggesting a more southern track for the system.
While excessive rainfall is the main concern with this system, widespread thunderstorms—a few of which could be strong to severe—may impact Georgia and Gordon County from Thursday into Friday. Damaging winds and a brief tornado cannot be ruled out at this time, although this is not forecast as a high risk.
Gordon County public safety, government, and public works encourage everyone to receive weather warnings through multiple channels, such as a NOAA weather radio, the HyperReach system, or phone apps. Also, always remember not to drive through roadways covered in water. Only a few inches of moving water can move a car, and you never know what is under the water or if the road is still there. Turn around, don't drown!!"
