Draft:Effects of Hurricane Helene in Georgia
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Preparations
[edit]The coast of Georgia was placed under tropical storm warnings. In contrast, Southwest Georgia was placed under a hurricane warning which extended as far north into the state as Spalding County, Georgia, and all tropical storm watches in Georgia were replaced with tropical storm warnings as far north as the Tennessee and Georgia state border. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City accidentally issued a hurricane warning for Jackson County, Georgia when it was supposed to be a tropical storm warning.[2][3][4]
In addition, on the night of September 26, an extreme wind warning was issued for portions of South Georgia, including Valdosta.[5] On September 24, in preparation for Helene, officials in the counties of Bryan, Candler, and Chatham began mobilizing emergency response centers.[6] Colquitt, Thomas, and Decatur counties opened shelters.[7] That same day, Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for Georgia since Helene was expected to track into the state.[8] In Thomas County, the Public Works Department began providing sandbags due to the storm.[9]
On September 25, schools were closed in the counties of Bibb and Twiggs.[10] Many schools in the Atlanta metro area cancelled instruction for September 26 and 27, such as Atlanta Public Schools, with some counties moving students and non-essential workers online.[2] Elsewhere, in Clayton County schools, indoor and outdoor athletic events were canceled.[11] The Cumberland Island National Seashore and Fort Pulaski National Monument closed on September 25 in preparation for the hurricane.[12] Several attractions in Atlanta were closed on September 26 and 27, including the Atlanta Zoo and Georgia Aquarium.[13]
The Atlanta Braves postponed the remaining two games in a series against the New York Mets to September 30 in a doubleheader.[14] 45 high school football games which were originally scheduled for the week of September 30–October 6 were postponed due to several school closures.[15] Curfews were implemented by several localities on September 26.[16] Emory University moved classes online for September 26 and 27.[17] Ahead of the storm, vice-presidential nominee JD Vance canceled two events on September 26 for the 2024 Trump–Vance campaign scheduled in Macon and Flowery Branch.[18]
Impact
[edit]Blue Ridge
[edit]Ridge and Valley
[edit]Appalachian Plateau
[edit]Piedmont
[edit]Coastal Plain
[edit]During Helene, Bacon County saw gusts up to 100 mph (160 km/h). These winds caused at least 60% of the county to lose power. One home suffered severe damage after two trees fell through it.[19] In total, at least two dozen homes suffered major damage in Bacon County.[20]
The Golden Isles experienced tropical storm conditions due to Helene. In Brunswick, there were several reports of tree limbs damaging homes and businesses. A peak gust of 78 mph (126 km/h) was recorded in the region. In St. Simons, hundreds of trees were downed. One traffic-related fatality occurred in the portion of U.S. Route 17 which passed through Glynn County.[21] The Dora F, which was one of the oldest shrimp fishing vessels operating in the East Coast, broke free from its dock in the Brunswick River and sank.[22]
In the town of Trinity, residents had no running water and no electricity.[23] At the peak of the storm, around 90% of the county’s roads were blocked.[24] In Willacoochee, all of the entrances to the city were blocked. Two families were saved by officials after trees fell inside their homes and trapped them. Elsewhere, the main power line of Georgia State Route 135 was damaged due to Helene.[25] A peak gust of 53 mph (85 km/h) was recorded on 1:50 am EDT on the 27th in a Weatherstem site.[26]. All the county's residents were without electricity, with 75% being without water.[24] In total, just over 8 thousand people were affected by Helene.[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hurricane Helene live updates: More than 200 dead as hope fades in search for survivors". NBC News. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Murry, Kenny (September 25, 2024). "The latest metro Atlanta school closings as Hurricane Helene enters Georgia". WABE. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Berg, Robbie (September 25, 2024). "Hurricane Helene Intermediate Advisory Number 9A". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "Live Helene updates: Hurricane Warning issued for southwestern Georgia". Fox 5 Atlanta. September 23, 2024. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ @NWSTallahassee (September 27, 2024). "An extreme wind warning is in effect for Valdosta GA, Thomasville GA, Quitman GA until 2:00 AM EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Speck, Emilee (September 24, 2024). "Georgia on alert as Helene expected to bring widespread impacts after crashing into Florida". Fox Weather. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Coleman, Jamiya (September 24, 2024). "Shelters to open in the Big Bend, South Georgia ahead of Hurricane Helene". WCTV. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Live Helene updates: Watches issued in Georgia as governor declares state of emergency". Fox 5 Atlanta. September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Allen, Lenah (September 24, 2024). "Thomas Co. Public Works providing sandbags ahead of potential hurricane". WALB. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Myracle (September 25, 2024). "See what schools are closed, delayed as Middle Georgia braces for Hurricane Helene". Macon Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "Hurricane Helene: List of school closings, after-school activities canceled in north Georgia". WSB-TV. September 25, 2024. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ "Hurricane Helene forces closures at national parks across the Southeast". Fox Weather. September 26, 2024. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Tropical Storm Helene: Which attractions, events are closing in metro Atlanta". WSBTV. September 26, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
- ^ Axisa, Mike (September 25, 2024). "Braves pushed back on rescheduling games vs. Mets as Hurricane Helene threatened schedule, per report". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
- ^ James, Dylan (30 September 2024). "GHSA may postpone football playoffs due to Helene". WSAV. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Amy, Jeff (September 26, 2024). "Overnight curfews imposed in south Georgia". AP News. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Silva, Caroline; McCray, Vanessa; Hollis, Henri. "Georgia closings, event cancellations due to Hurricane Helene". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Milman, Oliver (September 27, 2024). "Hurricane Helene blows climate deniers Trump and Vance off course again". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Stansfield, Anna (2 October 2024). "Bacon County residents deal with the aftermath of Helene". WTOC. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ "Bacon Co. EMA director discusses damage seen from Helene". WTOC. 27 September 2024. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ Hall, Michael (27 September 2024). "Helene blasts Isles, downs trees, knocks out power". The Brunswick News. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ Hall, Michael (2 October 2024). "Iconic Brunswick shrimp boat sinks during Helene". The Brunswick News. Retrieved 4 October 2024.
- ^ a b Smith, Kayla (1 October 2024). "'A little bit of relief': How the Tennessee Valley is providing Hurricane Helene relief". WHNT. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Storm reports across South Georgia due to Helene". Albany, Georgia: WALB. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Isaac, Ashanti (2 October 2024). "Resources available for Atkinson County victims of Hurricane Helene". Albany, Georgia: WALB. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ County Impacts Associated with Hurricane Helene (2024) (PDF). National Weather Service. October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
 Satellite loop of Helene over the Appalachian region on 27 September. | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 26, 2024 |
| Dissipated | September 27, 2024 |
| Category 2 hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 110 mph (175 km/h) |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 33 [1] |
| Areas affected | Georgia |