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If you have been affected by the fires in South Georgia, especially in Echols County near Will Rewis and Chauncey Rd where 120 homes have burned, I want to hear from you so we can coordinate relief. I am heading in to report for Newsmax and I have neighbors ready to donate, along with opportunities to connect through nonprofits. If you would like to message me, we can talk through both short and long term recovery assistance. There is a lot of support coming together on the ground and I want to make sure I am going in with a helping hand.

The Pineland Road Fire in South Georgia, burning across Echols and Clinch Counties about 5 miles west of Colon Rd and Mud Camp along Pineland Rd, has now reached 32,540.6 acres and is at 10% containment.

Mandatory evacuation orders remain in place in Echols County. Residents living on or near Will Rewis Road and Chauncey Road are under a Level 3 GO order. For evacuation information and updates, contact Clinch County EMA Andrew Nelson at 912.487.3700 or Echols County EMA Allen Levesque at 229.559.6538.

Clinch and Echols Counties have implemented multiple road closures. In Echols County this includes Pineland Road, Gopher Lope Road, Register, Worth Lane, Joes Lane, Will Rewis Road, New Barnes Road, Gaddis Road, King Road, Jesse Lane, May Lane, Chauncey Road and Hendley Road. In Clinch County closures include Colon Road, Mud Camp Road, Mattox Ford Road and Headlight Road.

Smoke impacts are expected in Homerville and Fargo. Homes and hunting camps in the Fruitland and Bamberg areas remain at risk along with timberland, agricultural operations, roads, utilities and rail lines.

Fire behavior remains active with wind driven runs, flanking and isolated torching. Crews continue working around the clock to build, reinforce and secure containment lines along Highway 94 to the north, US Highway 441 to the west, Thelma Headlight Road to the south and Will Rewis Road to the east. There are currently 162 personnel and 62 resources assigned to the fire, including engines, heavy equipment and overhead support, backed by state, federal and cooperating agencies.

Finally getting cloud cover Monday morning but it won't last all day. Temperatu

Another tornado outbreak is setting up from Thursday evening through the weekend. 3 California tornadoes were confirmed by National Weather Service Wednesday. This is usually a sign that it's going to be a strong storm system. Stay safe and track radar if you're in the storms.

If you're driving and get alerts, I suggest pulling over and checking the radar loop to make sure you don't end up inside of the wrong part of the storm. It is very dangerous to be in a vehicle while a tornado is passing. Google and Apple will notify if you have a route put in that is crossing paths with weather warnings, but you have to be using the navigation.

🌀 Violent Typhoon Sinlaku Passing Saipan: Flood Threat Continues for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

Violent Super Typhoon Sinlaku is moving through the Northern Mariana Islands, passing very near Saipan and surrounding islands with extreme winds, destructive rainbands, and life threatening flooding already impacting the region.

On Saipan and nearby islands, reports include widespread power outages, damaged structures, downed trees, blocked roads, and dangerous flash flooding. Coastal areas are also dealing with storm surge and rough surf pushing water inland, especially in low-lying communities.

Guam is not expected to take a direct landfall, but outer rainbands are still bringing heavy downpours, localized flooding, and hazardous travel conditions across parts of the island.

Early damage reports from Saipan indicate significant structural impacts and widespread infrastructure disruptions as the strongest core of the storm moves through the area.

Residents across the Marianas should remain sheltered, avoid flooded roads, and treat all water-covered areas as dangerous.

Stay tuned to local emergency management updates for the latest track, impacts, and recovery information.

Typhoon Sinlaku increases to 285 kph / 177 mph

Latest video update using Zoom Earth shows the forecast track as of 6:30 AM Monday, April 13, with Sinlaku now a powerful super typhoon. ECMWF forecast is similar. I'll have a personal forecast video posted asap.

Guam and the Mariana Islands are in a zone to watch closely. Islands in between should already be preparing and staying alert for any forecast shifts. Even a small track change can mean big differences in wind, rain, and surge.

Wind speeds drop off away from the center, but impacts extend well outward. Gusty squalls and heavy rain bands will still create dangerous conditions. Areas on wind-facing slopes and higher terrain will likely see stronger winds and more intense rainfall due to upslope flow.

Storm surge and flooding are major concerns. Onshore winds can push ocean water inland while heavy rain tries to drain out. When both happen together, water has nowhere to go and can rise quickly in low-lying areas, leading to serious flooding.

Preparation should already be underway. Know evacuation routes and shelter locations ahead of time. Use multiple ways to receive alerts, not just sirens. Check road conditions and closures through local sources before travel becomes unsafe. Follow updates from Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the National Weather Service Guam office.

Recent Pacific systems show how serious these setups can become. Cyclone Vaianu brought major flooding in Fiji and over 220 mm of rain with strong winds into New Zealand. Cyclone Maila caused deadly landslides and widespread damage in parts of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

More updates and video forecasts are available on my Weather Woman page.

Typhoon Sinlaku Safety Info Guam and the Mariana Islands

Typhoon Sinlaku is tracking through the western Pacific with increasing concern for Guam and across the Mariana Islands. Islands between Guam and the rest of the Marianas should be on high alert now and closely monitor forecast updates as conditions can change quickly in this region.

Satellite imagery in this post is from Zoom Earth, one of many useful apps to track storms in near real time and view forecast paths.

Winds in a typhoon drop off quickly as you move away from the center, but do not let that create a false sense of safety. The strongest winds are near the core, however damaging gusts and heavy rain can extend far outward. Terrain plays a big role here. Slopes and higher elevations facing into the wind will see stronger winds and heavier showers as the storm forces air upslope.

Storm surge and flooding remain some of the biggest threats. When strong winds push ocean water toward shore while heavy rain is also trying to drain out to sea, water can back up quickly. If both happen at once, flooding can become extreme and in worst cases reach rooftops in vulnerable coastal or low lying areas.

A direct hit from a super typhoon can be devastating. In 2018, Typhoon Yutu struck the Northern Mariana Islands causing catastrophic damage, destroying homes, cutting power, and leaving entire communities without basic services for weeks. That is why preparation ahead of time is critical.

Now is the time to know your evacuation routes and nearby shelters, have multiple ways to receive alerts not just sirens, secure loose outdoor items and prepare emergency supplies, check road conditions and closures through local government and emergency management pages, follow official updates from Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense and CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and monitor forecasts from National Weather Service Guam office.

Search for local resources like Guam road conditions, Mariana Islands shelters, and emergency alerts Guam to stay ahead of rapidly changing conditions.

Do not wait. Preparation now can save lives.

3 Cyclones & Floods to Hawaii: Helpful apps and forecasts are in the video for New Zealand Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands and Australia are going to be feeling the effects of cyclone Maila and Vaianu this coming week as another tropical cyclone forms near Micronesia- moving north that will be named by the Japan Meteorological Agency.

Let me know if you have specific questions! Give NZ Survivor a follow for more specialized info in New Zealand. I've been enjoying his posts for years and will also be happy to share more specific details for anywhere in the world upon request.

is in the clear now! affected by affected by post tropical cyclone as it reaches the country.

The video covers some of the rain over the weekend for New Zealand / Fiji / Samoa / Tonga. Not much compared to what just fell. I don't see any more cyclones coming to the South Pacific in the next week, but I'll keep an eye out and give you a good heads up if anything looks to be forming. Maila will be actively causing troubles for the next week.