Tropical Storm Nicole is forecast to become a hurricane, and will make landfall in Florida tonight. Hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm alerts have been issued in Georgia. Coastal flooding, strong winds, flooding rain and tornadoes are expected along the Southeast coast. Flooding rain, strong winds and a few tornadoes are possible in the rest of the East Friday into early Saturday.

Evacuation Information

• Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency: Plan To Evacuate

Hurricane and Flood Safety Tips and Resources

• National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
• National Hurricane Preparedness: English|Spanish
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Hurricanes
• American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood.html
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
• CDC Preparedness and Safety for Hurricanes and Flooding: Guide
• FEMA – How to Prepare for a Hurricane: Guide