Tropical Storm Warning for Early County: Prepare for Severe Weather

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Early County, including Blakely, effective immediately until 7:15 PM UTC today, October 9, 2026. The National Weather Service in Tallahassee, FL, warns residents to prepare for hazardous conditions.

Immediate action is advised due to potential winds up to 45 mph, major flooding from an additional 3-6 inches of rain, and a very favorable situation for numerous tornadoes. Move to safe shelter before hazardous winds arrive. Emergency plans should include potential major flooding, and evacuations and rescues are likely. Heed all flood watches and warnings, as failure to act could result in serious injury or loss of life. Listen for tornado watches and warnings; if a tornado warning is issued, shelter quickly. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should relocate to safe shelter now.

Potential impacts include limited wind damage to property, downed tree limbs, scattered power outages, extensive rainfall flooding leading to evacuations and rescues, and numerous tornadoes with some possibly intense. For ongoing updates, visit weather.gov/tallahassee or ready.ga.gov.