Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Coffee County: Act Now
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Coffee County until 7:15 PM EDT today, with hazardous winds, major flooding rain, and potential tornadoes; residents in Enterprise and Elba should complete all preparations now.
COFFEE COUNTY, AL – October 8, 2026 – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coffee County, effective immediately from 11:06 AM EDT today until 7:15 PM EDT. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee, FL, urges residents in Enterprise and Elba to complete all preparations now.
Hazardous winds of 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected, with a potential for winds reaching 39-57 mph. Residents should secure outdoor objects and prepare for limited wind damage, including potential damage to porches, carports, and unanchored mobile homes. Scattered power and communications outages are possible.
A Flood Watch is in effect, with 2-4 inches of rain forecast, potentially leading to major flooding. Emergency plans should include the potential for extensive flooding; evacuations and rescues are likely. Heed all flood watches and warnings immediately. Additionally, the situation is favorable for several tornadoes, some potentially 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. For more information, visit NWS Tallahassee at weather.gov/tallahassee or Coffee County Emergency Management at coffecounty.us/239/Emergency-Management.
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