Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Greene County: Prepare for Wind and Flooding

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Greene County, including Eutaw, effective immediately by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL. The warning was issued today, October 9, at 4:20 PM CDT and will remain in effect until October 10 at 12:30 AM UTC.

Residents should plan for hazardous wind conditions, with peak gusts potentially reaching 45 mph. The NWS advises completing all efforts to protect property as soon as possible and moving to safe shelter before winds become hazardous. Potential impacts include damage to lightweight structures, broken tree limbs, and scattered power and communication outages. Driving conditions on bridges and elevated roadways may become hazardous, and some roads could become impassable due to debris.

A Flood Watch is also in effect for Greene County, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain expected, and locally higher amounts possible. Moderate rainfall flooding is anticipated, which may necessitate evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries could quickly swell, leading to localized overspills, and small streams may overflow. Flooding could impact structures and lead to hazardous driving conditions in low-lying areas. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life.

Tornadoes are not expected at this time. Stay informed of the latest forecasts. For more information, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.