Alpharetta is now under a Tropical Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service in advance of Hurricane Helene’s arrival in our area. This will be a significant weather event, and we will begin feeling its impacts Thursday night through Friday. Residents should prepare for:
* Rainfall of 4 to 10 inches with localized amounts over 12 inches
* Sustained winds of 60mph with wind gusts exceeding 70mph
* Widespread downing of trees
* Significant power outages with possible extended periods of power loss
Residents should be completing preparations for this storm today. Preparations should include:
* Moving or securing outdoor furniture and other items weighing less than 25 pounds
* Fully charge mobile phones and computers and keep them fully charged
* Check batteries in flashlights and lanterns
* Make certain you have available food that does not require refrigeration or cooking
* Clear debris from storm drains
* Make certain you have a way to get severe weather warnings
We recommend having a NOAA all hazards radio in your home and turning on emergency alerts on your smartphone so you receive warnings even when in “do not disturb” mode (visit
https://www.weather.gov/wrn/wea to learn more).
Please continue to monitor information from the National Weather Service and local news and weather broadcasts. Storms such as Helene can bring rapidly changing conditions.
