MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Moody Air Force Base leadership has declared HURCON 4, which means Moody is within 72 hours of inclement weather associated with Tropical Storm Helene. The current forecast shows impacts from Helene will affect the local area beginning Thursday at 8 p.m. through Friday at 5 a.m., subject to change as information about the storm’s path and intensity develops.
Base leadership is taking measures to ensure Airmen and their families are safe. There are no plans to evacuate aircraft at this time; however, as the situation progresses, plans to evacuate aircraft may be initiated to avoid potential damage due to high-speed winds, localized flooding and heavy rain.
Currently, there are no base or gate closures and all base facilities are open. Airmen and their families are highly encouraged to implement precautionary measures, prepare their homes and secure any outdoor items that could become hazardous due to the inclement weather and high winds.
Updates will be posted to the Moody AFB Facebook site, but everyone is encouraged to continue to monitor local radio, TV and weather sites for the latest Tropical Storm Helene information.
For preparedness tips, visit www.ready.ga.gov. Lowndes County Emergency Management will use the CodeRed emergency alert system for local emergency information. To sign up, visit www.lowndescounty.com and click on the CodeRed storm icon.
For more information, contact the 23rd Wing Public Affairs office at 229-257-4146.