Rip Current Statement for Coastal Bryan, Chatham, Liberty Until 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT on September 9 for coastal areas including Coastal Bryan, Chatham, and Liberty.
Effingham County, Georgia FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Effingham County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
12 reportsHigh Rip Current Risk Extended Through Tuesday Evening for Georgia, South Carolina Coasts
The National Weather Service has extended the high rip current risk through 9 p.m. Tuesday, later than originally issued.
Heat Advisory for Effingham, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham Until 8 PM EDT Saturday
The National Weather Service warns of heat index values up to 110 degrees from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday for parts of southeast Georgia and South Carolina.
Heat Advisory Extended for Long, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan Until 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory for Long, Inland Bryan, Coastal Bryan and other parts of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina until 8 PM EDT Friday.
Heat Advisory Thursday for Savannah, Charleston, Coastal Chatham and Coastal Bryan
National Weather Service Charleston SC forecasts heat index values up to 111 across 12 zones in southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Aug. 20, 2026.
Heat Advisory Wednesday for Savannah, Charleston and 11 Coastal Georgia and South Carolina Zones
Heat index values up to 110 are expected from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday across Coastal Bryan, Inland Chatham, Coastal Chatham and eight other zones, according to the National Weather Service alert record.
Environmental Enforcement
1 reportGavilon Fertilizer, LLC in Savannah Assessed $115,500 Penalty
An environmental enforcement settlement has assessed a $115,500 penalty against Gavilon Fertilizer, LLC in Savannah, Georgia.
Plane Crashes
1 reportOne dead in crash of experimental homebuilt Airshark near Statesboro, Georgia
The official accident record lists one person aboard and one fatality in the March 25, 2026 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation is open.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportThe Rosewood at Tybee Island of Journey LLC in Tybee Island, GA Penalized With Payment Denial
Federal enforcement documentation shows a payment denial penalty against The Rosewood at Tybee Island of Journey LLC in Tybee Island, Georgia.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportChatham County police name fifth suspect charged in Savannah apartment shooting
The Chatham County Police Department said a fifth person is now in custody in connection with a March 18, 2025 shooting at a Savannah apartment complex that injured five people.