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TROPICAL STORM WATCH
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within the specified coastal area within 48 hours.
TROPICAL STORM WARNING
An announcement that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.
HURRICANE WATCH
An announcement that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible within the specified coastal area. Because hurricane preparedness activities become difficult once winds reach tropical storm levels, the hurricane watch is issued 48 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of tropical storm-force winds.
HURRICANE WARNING
An announcement that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area. The hurricane warning is issued 36 hours in advance of the anticipated onset of storm-force winds.
Chatham County has delayed its takeover of Savannah's 911 Call Center.
More >>Chatham County has delayed its takeover of Savannah's 911 Call Center.
More >>The 10th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is this weekend in Savannah. Hundreds will sport their pink attire and head out to Ellis Square to celebrate life and raise money for the fight against breast cancer.
More >>The 10th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is this weekend in Savannah. Hundreds will sport their pink attire and head out to Ellis Square to celebrate life and raise money for the fight against breast cancer.
More >>Onions in Glennville and across the region will soon be shipped all across North America.
More >>Onions in Glennville and across the region will soon be shipped all across North America.
More >>The Chatham County District Attorney's Office is increasing efforts to better fight domestic violence cases.
More >>The Chatham County District Attorney's Office is increasing efforts to better fight domestic violence cases.
More >>An approaching storm system is forecast to produce widespread rain early next week.
More >>An approaching storm system is forecast to produce widespread rain early next week.
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