Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Greene County: Prepare Now

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Greene County, including the Eutaw area, by the National Weather Service in Birmingham, AL, effective immediately as of October 9 at 4:08 AM CDT. Residents should complete all preparations to protect property as soon as possible and be ready to move to safe shelter before hazardous winds begin.

Forecasters anticipate peak winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. There is potential for winds between 39 to 57 mph. Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes is possible. Expect many large tree limbs to break, with some trees potentially snapping or uprooting. Scattered power and communication outages are also a possibility. Drivers should be aware of debris making some roads impassable, particularly in urban or heavily wooded areas.

A Flood Watch is also in effect, with 2-4 inches of rain expected, and locally higher amounts possible. This could lead to moderate flooding, potentially prompting evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may become swollen, and small streams could overflow. Floodwaters may enter structures and cause hazardous driving conditions. Heed all flood watches and warnings.

Tornadoes are not expected, though gusty winds are possible during showers and thunderstorms. This Tropical Storm Watch is set to expire on October 9 at 12:15 PM UTC. For more information and safety instructions, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.