Helene’s impact on Bay County isn’t expected to be as severe as our neighbors to the east. But Bay County Emergency Management officials are making the necessary preparation plans. They’re also asking residents to do their parts as well.

Local EMAs recommending residents, businesses prepare for potentially severe weather conditions during the days ahead.

Hours after Helene was upgraded to a tropical storm, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency is expected to hold a news conference to discuss the state’s preparations.

Most of the state can expect damaging winds and rainfall that could cause flooding starting Thursday night. Making matters worse, a forecast calling for heavy rain and flash flooding unrelated to Tropical Storm Helene is expected in most of west,

Tropical Storm Helene is headed towards Florida and surrounding states including Georgia can also expect weather disturbances including heavy rainfall and potential flooding throughout the course of the week.