Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Colquitt County: Act Now

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Colquitt County, including Moultrie, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee, FL, effective immediately as of October 9 at 5:05 PM EDT. Residents are urged to act now to complete preparations before hazardous conditions arrive.

The NWS forecasts peak winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, posing a threat of limited wind damage to porches, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Expect broken tree limbs and potential power outages. Drivers should be aware of hazardous conditions and possible impassable roads due to debris.

A Flood Watch is in effect, with an additional 2-4 inches of rain expected, leading to a potential for major flooding. Emergency plans should include the possibility of evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to take action could result in serious injury or loss of life. Rivers and small streams may overflow their banks, and flood waters could enter structures. Driving conditions will become dangerous.

The situation is also favorable for several tornadoes, with a few possibly intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings, and be ready to shelter quickly if a warning is issued. Tornadoes can cause significant damage, power loss, and communications failures. This warning is set to expire on October 10 at 1:15 AM UTC.

For more information, visit the NWS Tallahassee at https://www.weather.gov/tallahassee or the Georgia Emergency Management Agency at https://ready.ga.gov.