EF-2 tornado spawned near Kings Bay had peak wind speeds of 130 mph
As Tropical Storm Elsa moved across North Florida and into Southeast Georgia, the system brought with it heavy rains and wind gusts -- enough to spawn a tornado that resulted in more than a dozen injuries at an RV park near Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay confirms case of COVID-19
ST. MARYS, Ga. โ Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay confirmed to News4Jax on Friday that an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. The employee is self-quarantining at home, according to a base spokesperson, who said additional details could not be released about the coronavirus case. News4Jax asked a base spokesperson the following questions: How does a worker commit to the six-foot rule to stay safe on a submarine? In response to those questions, News4Jax was told to contact the Pentagon. In the email, Kings Bayโs leadership said they are taking every measure possible to protect the health of those on base.