Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Ashland, Clay County
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Ashland, Clay County, from the NWS Birmingham, AL, urging immediate preparations for hazardous winds up to 55 mph and potential moderate flooding from 1-3 inches of additional rain.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Ashland in Clay County, effective immediately as of October 9 at 9:56 PM CDT by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL. This warning will remain in effect until October 10 at 6:00 AM UTC. Residents in Ashland should act now to complete preparations for hazardous wind and significant flooding.
The NWS forecasts peak winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph, posing a limited threat of damage to unanchored structures, large tree limbs, and some roadways. Scattered power and communications outages are possible. Efforts to protect property should be underway.
A Flood Watch is also in effect, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain expected, potentially leading to moderate flooding. Rivers and streams may overflow, and floodwaters could enter some structures. Residents in flood-vulnerable areas should consider protective actions and heed all flood watches and warnings. Failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.
Tornadoes are not expected at this time. For more information and safety tips, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.
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