Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Butler County: Dangerous Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes Expected
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Butler County, including Greenville, by the NWS, with dangerous winds up to 80 mph, major flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes expected from Friday evening until early Saturday morning.
BUTLER COUNTY, AL – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Butler County, including Greenville, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mobile, AL, effective immediately as of October 8 at 9:57 PM CDT. Residents should prepare for severe conditions, with immediate action required.
Strong Tropical Storm force winds are forecast from Friday evening until early Saturday morning, with peak gusts reaching 80 mph. Significant damage to roofing, siding, and mobile homes is possible. Unsecured objects will become dangerous projectiles. Residents must move to safe shelter before winds become hazardous. Damage to trees, fences, and roadway signs is expected, potentially making some roads impassable. Scattered power and communications outages are likely.
A Flood Watch is also in effect. Major flooding from 2-4 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, is anticipated. Rivers, streams, and canals may rapidly overflow, leading to widespread evacuations and rescues. Do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Heed all flood watches and warnings.
Furthermore, the situation is favorable for several tornadoes, some potentially intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats are urged to relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings and be ready to shelter quickly if one is issued. Tornadoes can cause roofs to be torn off, mobile homes demolished, and large trees snapped. For local information, contact Butler County EMA at 334-382-7911.
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