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05/31/2026

So far…….Mother Nature’s rain math ain’t mathin’. 🤷🏻‍♀️

05/31/2026

Goooood morning Cook County. A little info on the weather for today to swallow with your coffee ☕️ this morning.

👉🏼Today is bringing potentially heavy rain to our region. Amounts could range from 1” to 4-5”. Quite the contrast to a month ago when we all begged for rain!

👉🏼The rain is welcomed, but it may bring thunderstorms with it and cause for a rough travel day. If you’re planning on traveling this afternoon, please stay weather aware. Localized flooding and flash flooding could be a problem this afternoon. Slow down and arrive safe!

👉🏼The past few storms that have moved through our area dropped lightning strikes ⚡️and wind 💨 brought down trees and 💥power poles/lines. Staying weather aware today will be the best way to protect yourselves from being bullied by today’s weather 👍🏼

05/29/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

The suspect is now in the custody of the Cook County Sheriffs Office.

Law Enforcement is currently pursuing an unidentified male who ran from a law enforcement "road check" in the area of Nell Purvis and Highway 37 west. The subject is described as a Hispanic male last seen wearing a white shirt and shorts. The subject was handcuffed when he fled and was last seen running south through a wooded area parallel with Nell Purvis Road. Residents are asked to lock their residences, outbuildings, and vehicles and report any possible sightings or encounters to 911 immediately.
Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/yFYzg0X

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 5:05PM EDT until May 24 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SUMMARY:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.

AFFECTS: Berrien, GA; Colquitt, GA; Cook, GA; Tift, GA

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/eRni3Rs

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 5:05 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 5:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Tallahassee.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/eRni3Rs

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 4:35PM EDT until May 24 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SUMMARY:
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At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sparks, or near
Adel, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Adel, Sparks, Enigma, Omega, Lenox, Ty Ty, Unionville,
Phillipsburg, Ellenton, Reed Bingham State Park, Eldorado, Massee,
Flat Ford, Wagon Wheel, Vanceville, Hillsdale, Cook Co A/P, Cool
Spring, and Staunton.

AFFECTS: Berrien, GA; Colquitt, GA; Cook, GA; Tift, GA

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Tallahassee.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/VccGV9w

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 4:35 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 5:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 435 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sparks, or near
Adel, moving north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Adel, Sparks, Enigma, Omega, Lenox, Ty Ty, Unionville,
Phillipsburg, Ellenton, Reed Bingham State Park, Eldorado, Massee,
Flat Ford, Wagon Wheel, Vanceville, Hillsdale, Cook Co A/P, Cool
Spring, and Staunton.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/VccGV9w

05/24/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 24 at 4:13PM EDT until May 24 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SUMMARY:
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SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cook County in south central Georgia...
Northwestern Berrien County in south central Georgia...
Eastern Colquitt County in south central Georgia...
Tift County in south central Georgia...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 413 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Adel, moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Adel, Sparks, Enigma, Omega, Lenox, Ty Ty, Unionville,
Phillipsburg, Cecil, Ellenton, Reed Bingham State Park, Eldorado,
Massee, Greggs, Flat Ford, Wagon Wheel, Vanceville, Hillsdale, and
Cook Co A/P.

AFFECTS: Berrien, GA; Colquitt, GA; Cook, GA; Tift, GA

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Tallahassee.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/PYzDP1l

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/24/26 4:13 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/24/26 5:15 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Cook County in south central Georgia...
Northwestern Berrien County in south central Georgia...
Eastern Colquitt County in south central Georgia...
Tift County in south central Georgia...

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 413 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Adel, moving
north at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Adel, Sparks, Enigma, Omega, Lenox, Ty Ty, Unionville,
Phillipsburg, Cecil, Ellenton, Reed Bingham State Park, Eldorado,
Massee, Greggs, Flat Ford, Wagon Wheel, Vanceville, Hillsdale, and
Cook Co A/P.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/PYzDP1l

05/24/2026

‼️A SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT has been issued for Cook County‼️

👉🏼A strong thunderstorm will impact Cook County with the potential of 40mph wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall.

‼️Stay weather aware! If driving anywhere, allow extra time to arrive safely.

05/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 22 at 3:20PM EDT until May 22 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SUMMARY:
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SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Cook County in south central Georgia...
Irwin County in south central Georgia...
Northwestern Berrien County in south central Georgia...
Turner County in south central Georgia...
Northeastern Colquitt County in south central Georgia...
Tift County in south central Georgia...
Ben Hill County in south central Georgia...
Eastern Worth County in south central Georgia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 320 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Omega to 7 miles east of Lenox, moving northeast at
15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Ashburn, Ocilla, Fitzgerald, Sylvester, Enigma, Omega,
Norman Park, Lenox, Poulan, Ty Ty, Alapaha, Phillipsburg, Mystic,
Unionville, Worth, Terrell, Sycamore, Sumner, and Rebecca.

AFFECTS: Ben Hill, GA; Berrien, GA; Colquitt, GA; Cook, GA; Irwin, GA; Tift, GA; Turner, GA; Worth, GA

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in Tallahassee.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/D3LxQfH

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/22/26 3:20 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/22/26 4:45 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRTAE

The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Cook County in south central Georgia...
Irwin County in south central Georgia...
Northwestern Berrien County in south central Georgia...
Turner County in south central Georgia...
Northeastern Colquitt County in south central Georgia...
Tift County in south central Georgia...
Ben Hill County in south central Georgia...
Eastern Worth County in south central Georgia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 320 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Omega to 7 miles east of Lenox, moving northeast at
15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Tifton, Ashburn, Ocilla, Fitzgerald, Sylvester, Enigma, Omega,
Norman Park, Lenox, Poulan, Ty Ty, Alapaha, Phillipsburg, Mystic,
Unionville, Worth, Terrell, Sycamore, Sumner, and Rebecca.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/D3LxQfH

05/19/2026

***Cook County Residents***
The county wide burn ordinance was lifted by the Cook County Commissioners in the meeting on May 18th for outdoor burning.
You are now allowed to burn yard debris. This includes sticks, limbs, leaves, and plants. If it is a machine made pile, you still have to go thru Georgia Forestry Commission to obtain a burn permit.
With all of the rain that we have had over the past 2 weeks, we are still in extreme drought conditions, so we are asking everyone to be vigilant when burning yard debris.
* Stay outside with the fire at all times
* Have a water supply available to extinguish the fire if it does become a problem.
* Make sure the fire is completely out before leaving it
As a reminder, household trash, furniture, and anything man made cannot be burned. It must go to the landfill. YOU WILL BE SITED FOR THIS.
Please pass this information along to others that might not have social media and remember to be careful when burning.
If you have any questions, please call your local fire departments for more information.
The County Fire Chief will continue to monitor the drought condition and update the Commissioners as needed.

05/13/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued May 13 at 12:13AM EDT until May 13 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

SUMMARY:
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At 1213 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Adel, Sparks, Greggs, Pine Valley, Cook Co A/P and Barney.

AFFECTS: Brooks, GA; Cook, GA

INSTRUCTION: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/woyy2QG

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5/13/26 12:13 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 5/13/26 1:15 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 1213 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 8 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Adel, Sparks, Greggs, Pine Valley, Cook Co A/P and Barney.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/woyy2QG

Address

3295 County Farm Road
Adel, GA
31620

Telephone

+12292301239

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