Weather Alert

At 5:52 AM on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 The National Weather Service in Charleston issued Tornado Watch 85 which will be in effect until 1 PM Thursday, April 3. Click here for tornado safety tips.

Saturday is a severe weather alert day. NWS Charleston has issued a tornado watch for Bulloch and surrounding counties until 2 PM on Saturday, March 9, 2024. They have also issued alerts for the potential of flooding and severe thunderstorms. Continue to watch this story for updates if conditions change.

Bulloch County remains under a Wind Chill Advisory for Saturday night into Sunday morning. First Presbyterian Church is again opening a warming shelter on Saturday and Sunday nights due to extremely cold temperatures predicted. Click on the image to read more.

With low temps in the 20's this week EMC is encouraging members to be aware of energy consumption, prioritize safety, make necessary preparations, and stay tuned for further updates.

Check back here often for LIVE storm updates from the Grice Connect news team. We are monitoring updated watches, warnings, power outages and other hazards. Click on the picture for updates. See something? Report using Facebook comments on this story.

A line of showers and thunderstorms is expected to move through the area on Tuesday. Some of the storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.

Active children and adults, as well as those with respiratory issues that may be triggered by smoke, are advised to limit outdoor activity during this time.

Restoration progressing with nearly 200,000 customers restored since Wednesday; work underway to repair damage and restore power to remaining customers

Grice Connect is working to put together a list of assistance for citizens in Bulloch and surrounding counties. Refer to this list if you need assistance or want to provide assistance. Click below to see all information available.

Thousands will be without power throughout the night on Wednesday night in Bulloch and Candler counties. Trinity Episcopal Church in Statesboro is opening for citizens to charge phones, get refreshments and refresh in A/C and SPLASH in the Boro is opening their showers. Details covered in the story below.