Tropical Storm Warning for Greene County: Act Now
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Greene County, specifically Leakesville and McLain, urging residents to seek safe shelter immediately due to hazardous winds and potential for moderate flooding.
Residents in Greene County, particularly Leakesville and McLain, must move to safe shelter immediately as a Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. Issued by the NWS Mobile AL at 6:53 AM CDT today, October 9, this warning indicates severe conditions are expected. The warning remains in effect until 3:00 PM UTC (10:00 AM CDT).
Wind speeds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are anticipated, with potential for winds reaching 39 to 57 mph. Limited wind damage is possible, including damage to lightweight structures and numerous broken tree limbs. Scattered power and communication outages are also a risk. All efforts to secure property should be completed as soon as possible.
Moderate rainfall flooding is also a significant concern, with around 1 inch of rain expected. This could lead to swollen rivers, overflowing small streams, and localized flooding in low-lying areas. Floodwaters may enter some structures, and driving conditions will become hazardous with potential road closures. Heed any flood watches and warnings.
The tornado threat is currently low. For local information, contact Greene County EMA at 601-394-5627. Further storm impact information is available from NWS Mobile at www.weather.gov/mob.
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