SUMMARY: In Rockdale County, after a biolab chemical disaster that began eight days ago, officials are advising residents within a two-mile radius to shelter in place from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Health concerns persist due to hazardous chemicals like chlorine and hydrochloric acid. Local residents express confusion over safety protocols, with some, like Destri K. Sakio, voluntarily closing businesses amid unclear government messaging. Officials held a news conference addressing ongoing risks, yet did not specify public health threats. Rockdale County schools will continue virtual classes until Wednesday, with future plans still uncertain.

In the fallout of the BioLab chemical disaster, Rockdale County officials have new guidance for the public Monday night. It’s now been eight days since the chemical plant first caught fire. Amid health concerns officials have scaled back the nightly shelter-in-place.

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SUMMARY: A strengthening hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico has reached wind speeds of 180 mph, approaching the Yucatan Peninsula and on track to make landfall in Florida by Wednesday evening. It may weaken to a category 4 or 3 hurricane, but will still deliver significant winds and rain. Hurricane watches and tropical storm warnings extend to the Georgia coast, though direct impacts there will be minimal. Meanwhile, a cold front will bring cooler, drier weather to Atlanta, with highs in the upper 70s and morning temperatures dropping into the 50s. The region will remain mostly sunny over the next week.

The storm’s winds have increased up to 180 mph.

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SUMMARY: Chief meteorologist Chris Hul reports that a powerful Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph is currently moving through the Gulf of Mexico, just north of the Yucatan Peninsula. It is expected to approach Tampa, Florida, with potential landfall late Wednesday night into early Thursday. While the storm may weaken to a Category 4 or 3 due to wind shear before landfall, it remains a significant threat. A cold front is expected to mitigate local impacts, but areas of south Georgia and the Georgia coast should stay alert. Coverage is ongoing with the Weather Channel.

Here’s the latest on Hurricane Milton.

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