September 29, 2025

Severe Weather Causes Widespread Power Outages in Savannah

News Summary

Savannah, Georgia faced extensive power outages due to severe weather including high winds, heavy rain, and reported tornadoes. As of September 26, power has been restored, but many residents experienced disruptions due to a crash involving a powerline. Traffic lights were down in multiple areas, urging drivers to seek alternate routes. Georgia Power reported over 217,000 homes without power statewide, and restoration efforts are ongoing. Alerts for severe thunderstorms have been issued, with significant impacts on traffic and public safety.

Savannah, Georgia experienced widespread power outages due to severe weather conditions including high winds, heavy rain, and reported tornadoes as part of a large weather system affecting the state. As of September 26, 2025, power has been restored in Savannah following these outages.

Several outages were reported in Savannah after a crash involving a powerline on Friday. The aftermath left all traffic lights out on Abercorn Street between Arts Drive and Heroes Way, along with a non-operational traffic light at Shawnee Street and Middleground Road. Drivers in these areas are advised to seek alternate routes due to the traffic signal outages.

The severe weather has impacted the entire state, with Georgia Power reporting a total of 217,754 homes without power statewide. Residents affected by the outages can visit findenergy.com/ga/power-outage/ for detailed information on the county and utility breakdown of outages.

Georgia Power has initiated restoration efforts leveraging “smart grid” technology, which facilitates remote power restoration. The initial phase of these efforts includes damage assessments as the storm moves away from the impacted areas. However, dangerous conditions are expected to persist even after the storm begins to subside.

The Chatham Emergency Management Agency issued alerts for a Severe Thunderstorm Watch specifically for the Savannah area from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., indicating primary threats between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

In addition to Savannah, Columbia County also experienced a significant power outage around lunchtime, affecting at least 10,000 customers. This outage was reported before 1 p.m. and power was restored by 1:15 p.m. Customers between Washington Road and the Savannah River were particularly affected, with traffic lights down in the area.

Earlier in the day, as reported at 10 a.m., Savannah recorded about 400 outages, while around Brunswick, initial reports highlighted as many as 30,000 outages in and around that region. Outages throughout Savannah and Statesboro were reported to be less than 100 at the same time. In Southeast Georgia, several thousand outages resulted from a rare winter storm blanketing the area with snow and ice. Dominion Energy reported minimal disruption, noting only a few outages in Beaufort County as of 8:15 a.m.

Georgia Power has been proactive in providing safety tips to the public and encourages residents to follow their social media channels for updates on storm conditions and outage alerts. The ongoing weather system and resulting power outages highlight the challenges faced by utilities during extreme weather events, emphasizing the importance of quick restoration efforts and public safety measures during such emergencies.