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32.89°N -84.68°W
Warm Springs, Georgia
Meriwether Co.
What this means for you.
Always check the State of Georgia's Know Your Zone Map for the latest evacuation zone information.
- 01Sign up for local alertsYour county's emergency notification service. Free, takes 90 seconds.
- 02Pre-pick a destinationFriend, family, hotel, or pet-friendly Red Cross shelter inland. Avoid deciding last-minute.
- 03Build a 3-day go-kitWater, meds, documents, chargers, cash. Keep it by your bedroom door.
- 04Verify on the official mapBoundaries can change between seasons. The state map is always the final word.
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About Warm Springs.
Warm Springs, Virginia, though relatively distant from the coast, is not immune to hurricane impacts and potential risks. Its inland location can mean it is less susceptible to initial storm surge, significant winds and heavy coastal rainfall commonly associated with landfalling hurricanes. However, assuming that a hurricane or tropical storm maintains sufficient strength as it moves inland, the storm system can produce heavy rain over the region, leading to flooding threats, particularly in valley regions. The elevation of the area can create an orographic lift causing more precipitation than in lower-lying areas.
Historically, there have been several notable storm impacts in Warm Springs. Hurricane Fran in 1996 caused considerable flood damage as it moved inland from the North Carolina coast and traversed through Virginia. More recently, remnants of Hurricane Florence in 2018 also affected the town, bringing heavy rainfall leading to flash floods. As a precaution, residents should stay aware of potential hurricane forecasts during hurricane season, be familiar with designated evacuation routes and prepare an emergency kit for such events. Flooding, structural damage from winds, road blockages and power outages should also be potential considerations as part of any preparedness plan.
Warm Springs, Virginia, though relatively distant from the coast, is not immune to hurricane impacts and potential risks. Its inland location can mean it is less susceptible to initial storm surge, significant winds and heavy coastal rainfall commonly associated with landfalling hurricanes. However, assuming that a hurricane or tropical storm maintains sufficient strength as it moves inland, the storm system can produce heavy rain over the region, leading to flooding threats, particularly in valley regions. The elevation of the area can create an orographic lift causing more precipitation than in lower-lying areas. Historically, there have been several notable storm impacts in Warm Springs. Hurricane Fran in 1996 caused considerable flood damage as it moved inland from the North Carolina coast and traversed through Virginia. More recently, remnants of Hurricane Florence in 2018 also affected the town, bringing heavy rainfall leading to flash floods. As a precaution, residents should stay aware of potential hurricane forecasts during hurricane season, be familiar with designated evacuation routes and prepare an emergency kit for such events. Flooding, structural damage from winds, road blockages and power outages should also be potential considerations as part of any preparedness plan.
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