Hurricane Matthew technically didn’t make landfall in Georgia this weekend, but it came close enough to do plenty of damage. With downed trees, power lines and standing water still affecting many areas near the coast, officials are urging caution as people return to their homes and businesses.
Emily Timte, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, says as predicted, the coast saw 10-15 inches of rain, with a gust on Tybee Island recorded as high as 95 miles per hour.
“Our Fort Pulaski tide gauge reached 12.47 feet, and that is actually, preliminarily, the highest crest on record at that site,” said Timte.
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