Tropical Storm Warning for Henry County: Act Now for Dangerous Winds, Flooding

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Henry County, including Abbeville and Headland, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL, effective immediately as of October 9 at 5:17 AM EDT. Residents must act now to complete preparations, as dangerous wind, significant flooding, and potential tornadoes are expected.

Prepare for winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with a potential for winds reaching 58 to 73 mph. Efforts to protect life and property should be underway, anticipating significant wind damage. Potential impacts include damage to roofing, siding, mobile homes, and significant tree damage. Unsecured lightweight objects will become dangerous projectiles. Expect scattered power and communication outages.

A Flood Watch is in effect, with an additional 2-4 inches of rain expected, potentially leading to major flooding. Emergency plans should include potential evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act could result in serious injury or loss of life. Rivers and small streams may overflow, and floodwaters could enter structures. Roads may become impassable.

The situation is also favorable for several tornadoes, some potentially intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings and be ready to shelter quickly. Tornadoes can cause roofs to be torn off, mobile homes demolished, and significant damage from flying debris.

This alert expires October 9 at 1:30 PM UTC. For more information, visit NWS Tallahassee or Alabama Emergency Management Agency.