Tropical Storm Elsa
Updated 7.7.2021 - 2:13pm
Glynn County remains under a Tropical Storm Warning as Hurricane Elsa weakened on Tuesday night (7/6/2021) ahead of today's expected rainfall.
Expected Conditions
Elsa is expected to reach maximum wind speeds of 65 mph. This falls just 10 mph under the threshold of a category 1 hurricane. Due to this small gap between thresholds, residents and businesses are encouraged to be proactive and prepared as Elsa passes through our community.
- Glynn County predicts isolated gusts of up to 45 mph are likely.
As Elsa moves through Florida and into Georgia, the National Hurricane Center forecasts "heavy rainfall" and "possible flash flooding" in coastal areas. Therefore, Glynn County is under the following watches:
- Flood Watch - 3 to 6 inches of rain likely, with a minimal storm surge expected.
- Tornado Watch - there is a possibility of isolated tornados with a high chance of rip currents.
The impacts of Elsa are expected to begin this afternoon lasting through midnight. As a result, please limit your traveling and shelter in place if possible.
Closures
The following City and County services are closed, canceled, or rescheduled:
Updated: 7/7/2021 - 2:00pm
City of Brunswick Services
- City Hall (Closed - will re-open on July 8th at 8am)
- Municipal Court (Closed - notices of new court dates sent to affected parties)
- Roosevelt Harris Senior Center (Closed today 7/7/2021)
- H Street Recreational Cetner (Closed today 7/7/2021)
- The regularly scheduled City Commission meeting is now virtual. Public Hearings are postponed until the July 21st Commission meeting.
Potential Street Closures in Downtown Brunswick
- Mansfield and Newcastle
- Monck and Newcastle
- Newcastle and Gloucester
- Richmond and Monck
- Grant and Monck
Glynn County Services
- Glynn County Public Schools - Summer Programs (Canceled)
- Jekyll Island Outdoor Activities (Canceled)
- Glynn County Public Pools (Closed)
- Glynn County Magistrate/Citation Court (Closed)
