2020 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS

June 1st marks the start of the 2020 hurricane season, and the City of Thomasville reminds residents about the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season approaches. Last season saw a record number of eighteen named storms, six hurricanes, and three major hurricanes. The 2019 season was the fourth consecutive year of above-average storm activity. “Weather analysts are predicting an above-average and extremely active 2020 season. The projection of an active season combined with...



CITY BEGINS STORM PREPARATIONS

All eyes are on the tropics this holiday weekend as a strengthening Hurricane Dorian approaches. Dorian is churning and strengthening in the warm Atlantic waters and, while her eventual track is still unknown, the City of Thomasville is actively monitoring the situation and preparing for adverse weather conditions should a shift in the storm’s track bring Dorian closer to home. “While Dorian’s track and the potential impact is still uncertain, we are taking the time now to make...