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.
Statesboro, Georgia FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Statesboro and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
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.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportSheriff's office identifies suspect in Sardis, Georgia shootings that killed four
A law enforcement agency has named the suspect on the record; the four people killed have not been publicly identified, and an independent team is reviewing the deputy-involved shooting.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsOne 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.
One killed in Beech 95-B55 crash near Metter, Georgia
The official accident record lists a single occupant aboard the aircraft, registered N55FD, and one fatality; the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation is open.