Live updates | Hurricane Helene in Middle Georgia: Damage, road closures, power outages

Stay informed with real-time updates on road closures, power outages and damage reports as Hurricane Helene impacts Middle Georgia.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – As Hurricane Helene moves through Middle Georgia, we’re tracking reports of road closures, power outages and structural damage to keep you informed on the storm’s impact across the region. Check back for updates.

8:40 a.m.
Road closures and storm impacts from Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency:

5:52 a.m.
Tree down on Interstate 75 
41NBC’s Justin Dierkes reports tree down on Interstate 75 South just before the Pio Nono Avenue exit; blocking 2 right lanes.

5:08 a.m.
Road closures and storm impacts
From Houston County EMA:

• Hwy 247 and Watson Blvd: Traffic signals are out
• Dunbar Road Extension (Houston/Peach County line): Tree down
• North Davis Drive and Park Avenue, Perry: Power line down
• Hwy 247 and Wheelus Street: Tree down
• Main Street, Perry: Tree down on power lines
• Forest Hill Rd: Tree down
• Several power outages have been reported throughout the area, including Warner Robins, Perry, and Centerville

3:40 a.m.
Standing water on roads
Monroe County EMA asks drivers to avoid the area of of N Indian Springs Dr at Mize St. due to standing water.

3:31 a.m.
Trees down
Laurens County Sheriff’s Office reports there are trees down “all over the county.” “PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay off the roadways,” a Facebook post stated.

3:19 a.m.
Power outages
Poweroutage.us reports more than 528,000 Georgia customers are without power. More than 3,200 Johnson County customers are without power. More than 3,000 Laurens County customers are without power. Nearly 2,800 Telfair County customers are without power. Nearly 2,300 Washington County customers are without power. More than 1,800 Wilcox County customers are without power.

3 a.m.
Power outages
Poweroutage.us reports more than 496,000 Georgia customers are without power. About 75% of Telfair County customers are without power. More than 50% of Johnson County customers are without power.

2:41 a.m.
Power outages
Poweroutage.us reports more than 463,000 Georgia customers are without power. About 75% of Telfair County customers are without power.

2:34 a.m.
Power outages
Poweroutage.us reports more than 244,000 Georgia customers are without power as Helene makes its way north. 31,999 of those outages are in Lowndes County.

1:03 a.m.
Road closures
Macon-Bibb Emergency Management Agency reports North Wesleyan Drive and Lamar Road in Bibb County are both closed due to downed trees.

1:01 a.m.
Power outages
Poweroutage.us reports more than 172,000 Georgia customers are without power as Helene makes its way north. 31,998 of those outages are in Lowndes County.

1:00 a.m.
Status update
Warner Robins Mayor gives an update: City officials in Warner Robins are actively preparing for the impending impact of Hurricane Helene, which is expected to deliver wind speeds between 55 and 74 mph when it hits. As of now, the city is experiencing 30 mph wind gusts, and the storm’s path has shifted, placing Warner Robins directly in its eastern eye wall. In a live update, Warner Robins Mayor LaRhonda Patrick confirmed that there have been no reported cases of flooding yet, but a power outage has occurred at the 247 and Watson intersection. Crews are on standby to manage further developments as they arise, with all departments contributing live updates to a centralized system. As the storm progresses, officials are urging residents to remain vigilant, keep pets and children close, and ensure they are in safe areas.

12:17 a.m.
Traffic lights out
City of Warner Robins reports traffic lights out at Watson Blvd. and Hwy 247

Thursday, 10:47 p.m.
Coroner reports fatalities
Wheeler County Coroner Tom Mercer tells 41NBC two people are dead after a tornado in Wheeler County.

Thursday, 7:39 p.m.
Road closures
Dodge County Fire Department reports the following roads are closed due to severe water damage: Isham Springs Rd between Rocky Springs Rd and Free Gift Church Rd, Benevolence Road, Louis Harrel Rd, Friendship Baptist Rd from Fair Haven Rd to Hwy 117, Yancey Rd, Milan Eastman Rd from Hwy 166 to Sweet Home Church Rd

Thursday, 9:39 a.m.
Road closure
Dodge County Fire Department reports Milan Eastman Rd from Hwy 165 to Sweethome Church Road is closed due to water over the road.

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