Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Barbour County; Act Now

Eufaula and surrounding areas in Barbour County are under a Tropical Storm Warning, effective immediately as of October 9 at 4:08 AM CDT, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Birmingham, AL. The warning expires October 9 at 12:15 PM UTC.

Residents should prepare for hazardous winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Efforts to protect property should be underway. Act now to complete preparations before winds become hazardous. Potential impacts include damage to lightweight structures, downed tree limbs, and some road impassibility from debris. Scattered power and communications outages are possible.

A Flood Watch is also in effect, with 2-4 inches of rain expected, potentially higher in some areas. This poses a significant threat of moderate flooding. Heed any flood watches and warnings. Emergency plans should include the potential for moderate flooding; evacuations and rescues are possible. Driving conditions will become hazardous due to flooded roads and some road closures.

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. Significant impacts from tornadoes could include widespread damage, power loss, and dangerous projectiles.

For more information, visit http://ready.gov/hurricanes.