Tropical Storm Warning for Butler County: Shelter Now, Dangerous Winds Expected
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Butler County, with dangerous winds up to 95 mph expected, urging residents to shelter immediately, alongside a Flood Watch for major flooding and potential tornadoes.
Butler County, AL – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile, AL has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Butler County, effective immediately as of 3:55 PM CDT today, October 9, 2026. This severe alert primarily impacts Greenville and surrounding areas, urging residents to shelter from dangerous winds.
Forecasters anticipate peak winds of 55-75 mph with gusts up to 95 mph, equivalent to strong tropical storm force, lasting until Saturday morning. Hurricane force winds are possible until early Saturday morning. Last-minute efforts to protect life and property should be complete. Residents must shelter now from these dangerous winds.
A Flood Watch is also in effect. Additional rainfall of 3-6 inches, with locally higher amounts, is expected, posing a potential for major flooding. Emergency plans should account for possible evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act could result in serious injury or loss of life.
A few tornadoes are possible. Continue to include possible tornadoes in emergency plans and be prepared to move to the safest place within your shelter if a tornado warning is issued.
For local information, contact Butler County EMA at 334-382-7911. For storm impacts, visit www.weather.gov/mob. This warning expires at 12:00 AM UTC on October 10, 2026.
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