Montgomery County Georgia Emergency Management

08/21/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 5:30PM EDT until August 21 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Toombs County in southeastern Georgia...
South central Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
Eastern Treutlen County in east central Georgia...
Northeastern Montgomery County in central Georgia...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Normantown,
or 10 miles east of Soperton, and is nearly stationary.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Lyons, Vidalia, Oak Park, Tarrytown, Covena, Zaidee, Gillis
Springs, Kibbee, and Normantown.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Re...

08/17/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 3:20AM EDT until August 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses. Overnight temperatures and humidity will remain
elevated, providing little relief for vulnerable populations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest heat index values will occur from late
morning through late afternoon.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...

08/16/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Toombs, south central Emanuel, southeastern Treutlen and northeastern Montgomery Counties through 430 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 3:52PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 352 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Zaidee, or near
Soperton, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, frequent cloud to ground lightning and
heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects. Heavy rain may cause temporary
street flooding especially in poor drainage areas.

Locations impacted include...
Soperton, Vidalia, Oak Park, Zaidee, Gillis Springs, and Normantown.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Motorists
should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of control due to
hydroplaning.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...

08/16/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Wheeler and central Montgomery Counties through 315 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:38PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 238 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was near Alamo, moving east at
15 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Alamo, Mount Vernon, Glenwood, Ailey, Alston, and Landsburg.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking tem...

08/16/2026

Update: WATER SERVICE UPDATE

Water service has been restored. Thank you to our workers for getting everything back up and running, and thank you to our residents for your patience and understanding during the outage.

City of Uvalda

08/13/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 2:57PM EDT until August 13 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Laurens County in central Georgia...
Southwestern Treutlen County in east central Georgia...
Wheeler County in central Georgia...
Northwestern Montgomery County in central Georgia...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 257 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cedar Grove,
or 13 miles northwest of Alamo, moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Soperton, Alamo, Mount Vernon, Glenwood, Ailey, Tarrytown, Lothair,
Landsburg, Cedar Grove, Lowery, Barnhill, and Kibbee.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat w...

08/13/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Montgomery All Hazards

HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 1:42PM EDT until August 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 8 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat w...

07/29/2026

UPDATE: ROAD IS BACK OPEN!
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Please be advised that Bear Creek Road will be closed between Braddy Road and Highway 29 due to emergency road work.

🛠 Estimated Closure: Approximately 3 days

We will provide updates if the work extends beyond the estimated timeframe.

♻️ The Recycle Center will remain OPEN and accessible from the Hwy 29 end during road work.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are made. Please plan an alternate route and drive safely in the area.

07/27/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE 🚧

Please be advised that Bear Creek Road will be closed between Braddy Road and Highway 29 due to emergency road work.

🛠 Estimated Closure: Approximately 3 days

We will provide updates if the work extends beyond the estimated timeframe.

♻️ The Recycle Center will remain OPEN and accessible from the Hwy 29 end during road work.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as these improvements are made. Please plan an alternate route and drive safely in the area.