Jones County GA Emergency Management Agency

Jones County GA Emergency Management Agency Jones County Emergency Management Agency is the lead local Agency for coordinating emergency and disaster response activities.

Welcome to Jones County Emergency Management Agency and Jones County Fire & Rescue provides fire suppression, EMS and Emergency Services through an All-Hazards Approach. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery program for the citizens of Jones County. Our goal is to save lives, protect property and reduce the effects of disasters throu

gh mitigation programs. We will protect life and property while enhancing the Quality of life for the citizens in our Community

07/29/2025

Good Morning,

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

No Significant changes from yesterday 7/28.

Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue across north and central Georgia through Thursday, with the hottest weather expected Today. Portions of east-central Georgia are under an Extreme Heat Warning, and the rest of the state (mountains excluded) is covered by a Heat Advisory through this afternoon. The heat will gradually fade during the second half of the workweek, then a cold front will bring more meaningful heat relief over the weekend.

CHANGES:
• The Extreme Heat Warning now covers Macon and a larger portion of east central Georgia.
• The Heat Advisory has been expanded to include northwest Georgia and the Atlanta Metro.
• Both the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory have been extended through Tuesday.

WHAT:
• A heat wave will continue, bringing the hottest temperatures of the summer so far to Georgia.
• Peak heat index values of 103 to 112°F are expected.
• The risk of heat related illnesses will be unusually high.

WHERE & WHEN:
• Extreme Heat Warning for east central Georgia from 11 AM today to 8 PM Tuesday.
• Heat Advisory for the rest of north and central Georgia (except the mountains) from 11 AM today to 8 PM Tuesday.
• The heat, particularly on Tuesday, may be suppressed by late afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
• Additional Heat Advisories my be issued for Wednesday, especially across eastern and central Georgia.

IMPACTS:
• Unusually high risk of heat related illnesses, particularly for those engaging in outdoor activities, vulnerable populations (those who are pregnant, have chronic disease, elderly, and children) and pets.
• Temperatures will struggle to drop below 80°F each night, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses for anyone without access to air conditioning.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
• Moderate to High confidence in heat index values reaching above 105° across the Heat Advisory area.
• High confidence that the heat wave will linger through at least Tuesday.

07/28/2025

Good Morning,

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue across north and central Georgia through Wednesday, with the hottest weather expected today and Tuesday. Portions of east-central Georgia are under an Extreme Heat Warning, and the rest of the state (mountains excluded) is covered by a Heat Advisory through Tuesday afternoon. The heat will gradually fade during the second half of the workweek, then a cold front will bring more meaningful heat relief over the weekend.

CHANGES:
• The Extreme Heat Warning now covers Macon and a larger portion of east central Georgia.
• The Heat Advisory has been expanded to include northwest Georgia and the Atlanta Metro.
• Both the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory have been extended through Tuesday.

WHAT:
• A heat wave will continue, bringing the hottest temperatures of the summer so far to Georgia.
• Peak heat index values of 103 to 112°F are expected.
• The risk of heat related illnesses will be unusually high.

WHERE & WHEN:
• Extreme Heat Warning for east central Georgia from 11 AM today to 8 PM Tuesday.
• Heat Advisory for the rest of north and central Georgia (except the mountains) from 11 AM today to 8 PM Tuesday.
• The heat, particularly on Tuesday, may be suppressed by late afternoon and evening thunderstorms.
• Additional Heat Advisories my be issued for Wednesday, especially across eastern and central Georgia.

IMPACTS:
• Unusually high risk of heat related illnesses, particularly for those engaging in outdoor activities, vulnerable populations (those who are pregnant, have chronic disease, elderly, and children) and pets.
• Temperatures will struggle to drop below 80°F each night, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses for anyone without access to air conditioning.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
• Moderate to High confidence in heat index values reaching above 105° across the Heat Advisory area.
• High confidence that the heat wave will linger through at least Tuesday.

07/11/2025

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Bibb, north central Twiggs and southeastern Jones Counties through 330 PM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 2:58PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 258 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was over Payne, or over Macon,
moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Up to 40 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Macon, Gray, Payne, Payne City, Postell, James, Bradley, Mountain
Springs, Griswoldville, Greenberry Crossroads, Clinton, Cross Keys,
Wesleyan, Arkwright, and Franklinton.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning

06/25/2025

Good afternoon, north & central GA partners.

We are continuing to monitor the risk for severe thunderstorms later this afternoon through this evening. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded a portion of the area to an ENHANCED Risk (level 3 of 5) with the primary threat being damaging winds.

Attached is a short video briefing that discusses in a bit more detail the potential for severe weather later today into this evening across the area. NOTE: the screen resolution is a bit off due to the conversion from Slack.

WHAT / PRIMARY THREATS:
• Scattered severe thunderstorms
• Any storm will be capable of producing damaging winds > 60 MPH, intense cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rainfall. Some hail is also possible in the most severe storms. NOTE: localized thunderstorm wind gusts could approach 80 MPH given the atmospheric conditions.

WHERE & WHEN:
• Between 4PM and Midnight for all of north & central Georgia -- the better chance for severe will exist across areas along and east of I-75.
• It is difficult to pinpoint with confidence exactly what areas will get hit (and when) given the relative "unorganized" storm environment. We do believe that much of the action will originate over parts of North Carolina & up-state South Carolina with these storms moving southwest into parts of northeast and east-central GA by early this evening. Additional widely scattered storms are possible in other areas of the state (outside of this area).

IMPACTS:
• Damaging winds could take down trees and powerlines. Some structural damage is possible depending on the severity of the winds.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
• MEDIUM to HIGH that storms will occur (lower confidence on how severe storms will be along with the overall coverage of storms)

06/25/2025

Weather sirens are being tested in Jones County this morning.

06/25/2025

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
Heat Advisory issued June 25 at 5:42AM EDT until June 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central,
northeast, northwest, southeast, and west central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.

06/09/2025

Good morning!

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across North and Central Georgia early this afternoon in response to daytime heating, before a potential complex of storms moves in during the late afternoon and evening hours. The core of the severe threat would be with the complex of storms. Similar to previous days, the primary anticipated hazard will be damaging wind gusts. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) remains in place across North and Central Georgia to account for this threat.
WHAT:
• Scattered strong to severe thunderstorm activity is expected to move into North and Central Georgia late this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds in the 40 to 60 MPH range are the primary concern, but some hail near quarter size or a brief spin up tornado also remain possible.

WHERE & WHEN:
• Strong to severe thunderstorms could occur anywhere across North and Central Georgia.
• The highest severe weather risk to occur between 3 PM and 11 PM.

UNCERTAINTIES:
• While the threat for severe weather remains low with any morning storms, this activity could act to stabilize the atmosphere and hinder the severe threat later in the day.
• The form that storms take remains less certain (i.e. an organized complex of storms or unorganized scattered storms).

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
• Moderate

06/08/2025

GEMA/HS Alert: Jones All Hazards

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Macon, Bibb, Monroe, eastern Upson, Peach, north central Houston, Crawford, southwestern Jones, central Taylor and southern Lamar Counties through 830 AM EDT
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 7:57AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
At 757 AM EDT, a line of strong thunderstorms was along a line
extending from Redbone to near Salem to near Charing, and moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...40 to 50 mph wind, pea sized hail and frequent cloud to
ground lightning.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect minor damage to tree limbs and blowing around of
light, unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Macon, Fort Valley, Barnesville, Forsyth, Butler, Roberta, Warner
Robins, Centerville, Byron, Reynolds, Yatesville, Payne, Culloden,
The Rock, Payne City, Lake Tobesofkee, Nakomis, Russellville,
Wesleyan, and Logtown.
People outdoors should seek shelter immediately. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

06/07/2025

GEMA/HS Alert: Jones All Hazards

A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR NORTHWESTERN BALDWIN...SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN...PUTNAM... NORTHWESTERN HANCOCK...SOUTHEASTERN GREENE...NORTHEASTERN JONES AND SOUTHEASTERN JASPER COUNTIES Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 7 at 7:15PM EDT until June 7 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA At 715 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Parks Mill to Eatonton to near Stanfordville, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Eatonton, White Plains, Phoenix, Reynolds at Lake Oconee, Liberty, Meriwether, Ethridge, Veazey, Harmony, Resseaus Crossroads, Oconee Springs Park, Warfield, Willard, Rockville, Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Plant Harlee Branch, Parks Mill, Shoulderbone, Stanfordville, and Adgateville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

06/06/2025

Good afternoon!

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

(NEW): Portions of west-central Georgia have now been included in an Enhanced Risk area (Level 3 out of 5) for Saturday afternoon.

The risk of strong to severe thunderstorms will persist this weekend across North and Central Georgia. The primary severe weather threat on Saturday is expected after 4 PM over parts of western and central Georgia. This is where a complex of storms could develop resulting in a threat for damaging straight-line winds. The biggest change in the forecast (the upgrade to and Enhanced Risk in west-central Georgia) was made to account for this threat. The severe weather risk will continue in the region on Sunday, with the highest severe weather risk expected in central Georgia.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move from Alabama into of western Georgia. The primary threat will be damaging winds in the 50 to 70 mph range. A brief tornadic spin up or burst of hail up to the size of quarters are also possible. Isolated strong to severe storms may develop ahead of this line due to diurnal heating.

When: Timing for the greatest severe threat will be from 4 PM to 10 PM.

Where: Severe threat is greatest across portions of west-central Georgia (from Rome south to Columbus then over to Macon). Isolated severe storm may develop outside of this area.

Uncertainties: The track of the strongest storms may waffle north or south depending on how the storms develop in Alabama.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

SUNDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: Widespread thunderstorm activity should develop across north and central Georgia on Sunday. Damaging winds in the 40 to 60 mph range are the main concern, but some hail near quarter size is possible.

When: The highest severe weather risk should occur between 2 PM and 10 PM.

Where: Isolated severe storms could occur anywhere in the state, but the risk will be greatest across central Georgia.

Uncertainties: Convection Saturday and early in the day on Monday may hinder or enhance the severe weather threat on Sunday.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

Actions:

Any outdoor activities should be on guard for lightning and severe weather, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Monitor the weather closely especially in western Georgia Saturday evening.

Be mindful of frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall with any thunderstorms that form.

GRAPHICS:

Good afternoon!

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

(NEW): Portions of west-central Georgia have now been included in an Enhanced Risk area (Level 3 out of 5) for Saturday afternoon.

The risk of strong to severe thunderstorms will persist this weekend across North and Central Georgia. The primary severe weather threat on Saturday is expected after 4 PM over parts of western and central Georgia. This is where a complex of storms could develop resulting in a threat for damaging straight-line winds. The biggest change in the forecast (the upgrade to and Enhanced Risk in west-central Georgia) was made to account for this threat. The severe weather risk will continue in the region on Sunday, with the highest severe weather risk expected in central Georgia.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move from Alabama into of western Georgia. The primary threat will be damaging winds in the 50 to 70 mph range. A brief tornadic spin up or burst of hail up to the size of quarters are also possible. Isolated strong to severe storms may develop ahead of this line due to diurnal heating.

When: Timing for the greatest severe threat will be from 4 PM to 10 PM.

Where: Severe threat is greatest across portions of west-central Georgia (from Rome south to Columbus then over to Macon). Isolated severe storm may develop outside of this area.

Uncertainties: The track of the strongest storms may waffle north or south depending on how the storms develop in Alabama.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

SUNDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: Widespread thunderstorm activity should develop across north and central Georgia on Sunday. Damaging winds in the 40 to 60 mph range are the main concern, but some hail near quarter size is possible.

When: The highest severe weather risk should occur between 2 PM and 10 PM.

Where: Isolated severe storms could occur anywhere in the state, but the risk will be greatest across central Georgia.

Uncertainties: Convection Saturday and early in the day on Monday may hinder or enhance the severe weather threat on Sunday.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

Actions:

Any outdoor activities should be on guard for lightning and severe weather, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Monitor the weather closely especially in western Georgia Saturday evening.

Be mindful of frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall with any thunderstorms that form.

GRAPHICS:

Good afternoon!

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:

(NEW): Portions of west-central Georgia have now been included in an Enhanced Risk area (Level 3 out of 5) for Saturday afternoon.

The risk of strong to severe thunderstorms will persist this weekend across North and Central Georgia. The primary severe weather threat on Saturday is expected after 4 PM over parts of western and central Georgia. This is where a complex of storms could develop resulting in a threat for damaging straight-line winds. The biggest change in the forecast (the upgrade to and Enhanced Risk in west-central Georgia) was made to account for this threat. The severe weather risk will continue in the region on Sunday, with the highest severe weather risk expected in central Georgia.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: A line of strong to severe thunderstorms will move from Alabama into of western Georgia. The primary threat will be damaging winds in the 50 to 70 mph range. A brief tornadic spin up or burst of hail up to the size of quarters are also possible. Isolated strong to severe storms may develop ahead of this line due to diurnal heating.

When: Timing for the greatest severe threat will be from 4 PM to 10 PM.

Where: Severe threat is greatest across portions of west-central Georgia (from Rome south to Columbus then over to Macon). Isolated severe storm may develop outside of this area.

Uncertainties: The track of the strongest storms may waffle north or south depending on how the storms develop in Alabama.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

SUNDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING:

What: Widespread thunderstorm activity should develop across north and central Georgia on Sunday. Damaging winds in the 40 to 60 mph range are the main concern, but some hail near quarter size is possible.

When: The highest severe weather risk should occur between 2 PM and 10 PM.

Where: Isolated severe storms could occur anywhere in the state, but the risk will be greatest across central Georgia.

Uncertainties: Convection Saturday and early in the day on Monday may hinder or enhance the severe weather threat on Sunday.

Forecaster Confidence: Moderate

Actions:

Any outdoor activities should be on guard for lightning and severe weather, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Monitor the weather closely especially in western Georgia Saturday evening.

06/04/2025

Good Wednesday morning!

BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT / OVERVIEW:
There is a conditional risk for severe storms across parts of north Georgia late Friday into early Saturday. By conditional, we mean that there is a lot of forecast uncertainty at this time. Whether or not there are severe storms here in Georgia will depend on the evolution of a complex of storms upstream, over the Mid-South and Ohio River Valley. Expect additional emails over the coming days.

WHAT & WHERE:
• A complex of storms is expected to progress east-northeast across the Mid-South and Ohio River Valley during the day Friday.
• The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has introduced a Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) across parts of north Georgia (including metro Atlanta) as severe storms may develop ahead of/associated with this complex.
• The remainder of north Georgia and much of central Georgia are under a Marginal Risk (level 1 out of 5) for severe storms.

WHEN:
• The timing of potential severe storms is difficult to pin down at this time, but in general, forecast models suggest a time window of around 8 PM Friday to around 8 AM Saturday.

IMPACTS:
• At this time, the main concern with any severe storms would be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail up to the size of quarters (1 inch in diameter).

FORECAST CONFIDENCE:
• LOW. The next 24-36 hours should bring more clarity on the forecast as models narrow in on some reasonable solutions.

05/18/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 18 at 8:15AM EDT until May 18 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
285 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 33 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL GEORGIA

BALDWIN BIBB BUTTS
CRAWFORD JASPER JONES
MONROE PUTNAM TWIGGS
WILKINSON

IN NORTH CENTRAL GEORGIA

CLAYTON DEKALB DOUGLAS
FAYETTE FULTON HENRY
MORGAN NEWTON ROCKDALE
WALTON

IN NORTHWEST GEORGIA

CARROLL HARALSON

IN WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA

COWETA HARRIS HEARD
LAMAR MERIWETHER PIKE
SPALDING TALBOT TAYLOR
TROUP UPSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BARNESVILLE, BREMEN, BUTLER,
CARROLLTON, CONYERS, COVINGTON, DECATUR, DOUGLASVILLE, EATONTON,
FORSYTH, FRANKLIN, GRAY, GRIFFIN, JACKSON, JEFFERSONVILLE, MACON,
MADISON, MANCHESTER, MILLEDGEVILLE, MONROE, MONTICELLO, NEWNAN,
PEACHTREE CITY, PINE MOUNTAIN, RIVERDALE, ROBERTA, STOCKBRIDGE,
TALBOTTON, THOMASTON, TOOMSBORO, WEST POINT, AND ZEBULON.

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Gray, GA
31032

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