Tropical Storm Helene – Advisory #4
Friday, September 27, 2024
1:30 PM
The latest forecast for Tropical Storm Helene from the National Hurricane Center is below. We will continue to monitor conditions and should the status change, you will be notified under this same format.
Please see below for current impacts to vessel, rail, and truck operations. You will continue to be informed of any changes to operations through these advisories that will be issued daily until the remaining impacts of Tropical Storm Helene have been resolved.
We deeply value our customers and take great pride in the continuity of our service. Colonial Terminals will make every effort to mitigate impacts to your operations as quickly as possible provided we can safely do so. We are grateful for the ongoing hard work of the Colonial team members who work tirelessly to minimize disruption to our customers while also prioritizing the safety of all stakeholders.
Savannah Terminal Operations
Terminal Operations
Power outages are contributing to operations being down at several of our Savannah terminals.
Vessel Operations
During the 12:30PM ET Hazardous Weather Advisory Group (HWAG) meeting, the U.S. Coast Guard is commencing with river surveys of the Port of Savannah and reopening quickly pending positive results.
Rail Operations
Lathrop 1 (101 N. Lathrop Ave) – No current impact.
Lathrop 2 (373 N. Lathrop Ave) – All operations are down due to power outage. Foundation 1 (7 Foundation Drive) – All operations are down due to power outage. Foundation 2 (509 Foundation Drive - GKT) – All operations are down due to power outage. Wahlstrom West (2 Wahlstrom Road) – No current impact.
Bottom-Loading Fuel Shipments
Lathrop 1 (Lathrop Ave) – No current impact except to those customers previously notified. Wahlstrom East (Woodcock Road) – All bottom-loading fuel operations are down due to power outage.
Truck Operations
Lathrop 1 (101 N. Lathrop Ave) – No current impact.
Lathrop 2 (373 N. Lathrop Ave) – All operations are down due to power outage. Foundation 1 (7 Foundation Drive) – All operations are down due to power outage. Foundation 2 (509 Foundation Drive - GKT) – All operations are down due to power outage. Wahlstrom West (2 Wahlstrom Road) – No current impact.
Wahlstrom East (Woodcock Road) – All operations are down due to power outage.
Wilmington Terminal Operations
Terminal Operations
No current impact although the area remains under a Heavy Weather Advisory including tornado watches. Should conditions worsen that may impact safety, operations will be suspended as necessary until the threat passes.
Vessel Operations
No current impact.
Rail Operations
No current impact.
Truck Operations
No current impact.