Tropical Storm Warning for Butler County: Shelter Now, Dangerous Winds Expected

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.