Tropical Storm Warning for Inland Bay: Dangerous Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes

Residents of Inland Bay, specifically Youngstown and Fountain, are under a Tropical Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL, effective immediately as of October 9 at 5:17 AM EDT. This warning expires at 1:30 PM UTC today.

Dangerous wind conditions are expected, with peak gusts up to 45 mph, and a potential for sustained winds of 58 to 73 mph. Residents should complete all preparations to protect life and property as soon as possible and move to safe shelter before winds become hazardous. Significant impacts include damage to roofing, siding, mobile homes, and potential uprooting of large trees. Scattered power outages are also possible.

A Flood Watch is in effect, with an additional 3-6 inches of rain forecast, leading to potential major flooding. Emergency plans should account for extensive rainfall flooding, which may prompt evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings.

The situation is favorable for several tornadoes, with a few possibly intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats are urged to relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings, and be ready to shelter quickly if issued. Significant tornado impacts include potential roof damage, demolished mobile homes, and power loss.

There is little to no storm surge flooding expected. For more information, visit NWS Tallahassee at weather.gov/tallahassee, Florida Division of Emergency Management at floridadisaster.org, and Bay County Emergency Management at baycountyfl.gov/EmergencyManagement.