Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency

04/02/2026

EMAG Area 3 was well represented at the 2026 Emergency Management Summit and Training Sessions. Thank you to everyone who attended.

03/27/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Baldwin All Hazards
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR ALL OF NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA
Fire Weather Watch issued March 27 at 2:31AM EDT until March 28 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
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The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for low relative humidity and gusty winds, which is
in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* Affected Area...All of North and Central Georgia.

* Timing...8 AM to 11 PM Saturday.

* Winds...North becoming northeast at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph. Gusts as up to 40 mph along ridgelines and peaks of
northwest Georgia.

* Relative Humidity...Falling into the teens to low 20s by
Saturday afternoon.

* Temperatures...65 to 71, with 58-64 above 2,500 ft.

* Impacts...With elevated winds and low relative humidity,
extremely dangerous fire weather conditions are possible.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
This watch includes the Chattahoochee and Oconee National
Forests.

A Fire Weather Watch means that there is high potential for the
development of critical fire weather conditions in 12 to 96 hours.

Baldwin County Fire Rescue
Milledgeville Fire Department

03/23/2026

03/17/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Baldwin All Hazards

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT WEDNESDAY
Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 3:00PM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

03/16/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Baldwin All Hazards

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 10:24AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia.

03/15/2026

Following a detailed weather briefing from the National Weather Service this afternoon, Baldwin County is at Enhanced Risk for hazardous weather. Forecasts indicate the potential for sustained wind gusts exceeding 40 mph. These conditions fall outside the safety parameters for our school bus fleet, as high winds pose a significant tipping risk for high-profile vehicles. Also, the long-range timing of this front, combined with the potential for discrete supercell development, creates a window of danger that spans the entire school day.

To limit travel for our students, employees, and families during these peak hours of risk, the district will transition to a Remote Learning Day for tomorrow, Monday, March 16.

While our physical buildings will be closed, we want to ensure our students remain academically engaged. Teachers will provide updates in Google and students can log in to the Georgia Online Testing Experience to practice at: https://portal.te.drcedirect.com/GA/gaott

03/15/2026

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

Here's a great post from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) breaking down a rough timing for the line of storms tonight into tomorrow.

03/15/2026

CHANGES SINCE LAST UPDATE:
There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) added for parts of southwest Georgia including Columbus given the potential of storms taking advantage of the environment and forming well ahead of the main line of storms (further expansion possible with future updates), as well as southeast Georgia for later tomorrow morning.

KEY MESSAGES:
Increasing confidence in widespread severe weather from this evening through Monday morning for all of North and Central Georgia. However, exact timing/duration still remains highly uncertain.
The main line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with a strong cold front will move from west to east across the area beginning Sunday Night and lasting until it pushes east of the area by Monday afternoon.
At least a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 3) for severe weather covers all of North and Central Georgia for this time period.
Widespread sub-freezing temperatures will follow the strong cold front which is likely to pose a significant threat to spring crops and vegetation.
Potential record lows for Columbus and Macon for Monday Night/Tuesday morning are possible.

WHAT:
Severe Potential:
Damaging winds (up to 60 mph) and a tornado are possible in the vicinity of the warm front this afternoon.
Damaging winds (up to 70 mph or more) and a few tornadoes are the main threat associated with the line and for any stronger cells forming out ahead of the line.
Sub-freezing Temperatures: Widespread lows in the 20s to low 30s are forecast.
Wind chills in the teens to low 20s are forecast areawide.

03/15/2026

Just giving everyone advance notice.
This is predicted AFTER the severe weather event that’s expected this evening/tonight/early Monday morning.

GEMA/HS Alert: Baldwin All Hazards

FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING
Freeze Watch issued March 15 at 1:52AM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

03/14/2026

⚠️Y’all don’t take this lightly!⚠️

There is increasing confidence in a widespread severe weather event from Sunday evening through Monday morning for all of North and Central Georgia.
Scattered thunderstorms are likely to begin in Central/East-Central Georgia on Sunday afternoon. A few of these storms could become severe.
The main line of strong to severe thunderstorms associated with a cold front will move west to east across the area starting Sunday night and lasting until it pushes east of the area by Monday afternoon.
A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather encompasses all of North and Central Georgia for this time period, with primary hazards being damaging winds up to 70 mph or more, as well as a few tornadoes .
Widespread sub-freezing temperatures are expected following the strong cold front, which are likely to pose a significant threat to spring crops and vegetation.
Potential record lows for Columbus and/or Macon for Monday Night/Tuesday morning.

WHAT:
Severe Potential: Damaging winds (up to 70 mph or more) and a few tornadoes are the main threats associated with the line and for any stronger cells forming out ahead of the line.
Sub-freezing Temperatures: Widespread lows in the 20s to low 30s are forecast.
Wind Chills in the teens to low 20s are forecast areawide.

03/14/2026

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨Update: Mr. Thompkins has been found safe! We thank everyone for your help in locating him.

🚨🚨......BOLO Missing Person.......🚨🚨

Johnny K. Thompkins
64yo White Male, 5’08 145lbs
Missing since 5:00pm on 3/13/26 from the Bentley Drive area off of HWY 212
Possibly wearing an Orange Long Sleeve Shirt and Blue Jeans.

Any contact please call the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office @ 478-445-4891.