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Liberty County and Hinesville officials urge residents to prepare as Hurricane Helene nears
Summary
Liberty County and City of Hinesville officials warned residents to monitor local weather and social media as Hurricane Helene approaches, citing a high tornado risk, gusts of 40–60 mph, 1.5–3 inches of rain in most areas and a possible 1–3 foot storm surge along the Georgia coast.
Chair opened a public briefing for Liberty County and asked residents to follow county and city social channels for updates as Hurricane Helene approaches.
City Manager Kenneth Howard urged vigilance, saying Hinesville is monitoring the storm and will keep residents informed. "At this point in time, as Hurricane Helene approaches City of Hinesville and Liberty County," Kenneth Howard said, "we need you to really stay tuned, stay alert, and stay informed." He advised that tornadoes associated with the storm "could happen at any point in time throughout the next 24 to 48 hours" and instructed residents to shelter in interior rooms away from windows if a tornado…
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