Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane and is expected to make landfall tonight, October 9th. The impact of the hurricane will affect Atlanta with heavy rain, gusty wind, and possible tornadoes. You can read all about the hurricane & how to stay safe here.
Due to the hurricane, Georgia is under a state of Emergency.
Atlanta Pride cancels the first day of festival programming
Atlanta Pride sent an email to subscribers stating,
This cancellation applies to SATURDAY ONLY. Atlanta Pride fully anticipates that Sunday’s festival activities, including the Atlanta Pride Parade, will proceed as planned, weather and safety conditions permitting… Adjustments to the entertainment lineup and programming are underway, and additional details will be shared as they become available.
Saturday-only Premium Passes will be honored on Sunday, October 11.
Of course, safety is Atlanta Pride’s first priority. For updates about the developing story and festival news, follow @atlantapride on Instagram.
About Hurricane Isaias
The storm is expected to spread bands of rain and wind into Georgia beginning Friday night and continuing through Saturday evening. The bulk of the storm is forecast to move across metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Saturday, with widespread rainfall totals potentially reaching 3 inches.
Pensacola Beach is also evacuating as Isaias nears the Gulf and is expected to make landfall.
Hurricane Isaias is now a major category 3 Hurricane, with “maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour,” according to CBS News.
Stay safe, Atlanta. Take a moment to look over GEMA’s hurricane preparedness recommendations, here.