Bryan County Emergency Management Agency

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month.

This year, take one practical step at a time to protect your household and strengthen Bryan County. Americans Stand Ready.

08/26/2026

⛈️GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards⛈️

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CHATHAM AND BRYAN COUNTIES UNTIL 330 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 2:43PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
At 243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Coffee Bluff, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Pooler, Richmond Hill, Windsor Forest, Hunter Army Airfield,
Midtown Savannah, Coffee Bluff, Downtown Savannah, Hutchinson
Island, I-16/I-95 Interchange and Savannah International Airport.

This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 158 and 168. I-95 in Georgia near mile
marker 88...and between mile markers 93 and 103...and between mile markers 107 and 108. I-516 between mile markers 3 and 9.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, TV or your local news source for the latest information from the National Weather Service.

Send a message to learn more

08/25/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 25 at 6:02PM EDT until August 25 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
SVRCHS

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of...
Bryan County in southeastern Georgia...
Bulloch County in southeastern Georgia...
Chatham County in southeastern Georgia...
Effingham County in southeastern Georgia...
Liberty County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 602 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near Pembroke to over Skidaway Island, moving west at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Pooler, Richmond Hill, Pembroke, I-16/I-95 Interchange, Hunter Army
Airfield, Windsor Forest, Coffee Bluff, Downtown Savannah and
Midtown Savannah.

This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 131 and 166. I-95 in Georgia between mile
markers 81 and 103. I-516 between mile markers 3 and 6.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms. Do not drive
your vehicle through flooded roadways.

08/25/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Flood Advisory issued August 25 at 5:53PM EDT until August 25 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Bryan County in southeastern Georgia...
Chatham County in southeastern Georgia...

* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 552 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pooler, Richmond Hill, I-16/I-95 Interchange, Hunter Army
Airfield, Windsor Forest, Coffee Bluff, Downtown Savannah,
Midtown Savannah, Montgomery and Garden City.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

08/24/2026

⛈️GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards⛈️

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT LIBERTY AND BRYAN COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:04PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
At 204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over McIntosh, moving east at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Hinesville, McIntosh, Midway, Riceboro, Flemington, Dorchester,
Limerick, Fleming, Screven Fork and Seabrook.

This includes I-95 in Georgia between mile markers 73 and 86.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

Send a message to learn more

08/18/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 18 at 7:37AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 113 to 119 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon hours could provide relief to a few areas.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Send a message to learn more

08/17/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 17 at 7:31AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 112 to 115 expected. For the Extreme
Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
113 to 117 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8
PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday
morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon hours could provide relief in some areas.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

08/14/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

EXTREME HEAT WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 14 at 2:00AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 114. For the Extreme Heat Watch,
dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Extreme Heat Warning, the highest heat
index values are expected from noon through 5 PM today.
Additionally, isolated showers and thunderstorms during the
afternoon may provide relief in some areas.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sunshine, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Send a message to learn more

08/13/2026

⚡️⛈️ GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards⛈️⚡️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 5:49PM EDT until August 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
SVRCHS

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of...
Bryan County in southeastern Georgia...
Chatham County in southeastern Georgia...
Liberty County in southeastern Georgia...
Long County in southeastern Georgia...
McIntosh County in southeastern Georgia...
Jasper County in southeastern South Carolina...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 549 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Tibet to over Garden City, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Hinesville, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Tybee Island, Darien, Ludowici,
Coffee Bluff, Tibet, Fort Stewart and Windsor Forest.

This includes the following highways...
I-16 between mile markers 156 and 168. I-95 in Georgia near mile marker 50...and between mile markers 47 and 49...and between mile
markers 51 and 102. I-516 between mile markers 3 and 9.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

08/13/2026

GEMA/HS Alert: Bryan All Hazards

EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
Extreme Heat Watch issued August 13 at 7:40AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions
with heat index values up to 114 expected. For the Extreme Heat
Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM this morning to 8
PM EDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Friday
morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Send a message to learn more