Emergency: Life-Threatening Storm Surge, Tornadoes Possible in Coastal Jefferson
Coastal Jefferson County is under a Storm Surge Warning with potential for 4-6 feet inundation, alongside a high threat of tornadoes and flooding rain, effective immediately from the NWS.
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued for Coastal Jefferson County, effective immediately from 5:03 AM EDT today, October 8, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL. Residents are advised to prepare for life-threatening storm surge, with potential inundation of 4-6 feet above ground.
Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should be completed soon, as conditions may become unsafe. If evacuation orders are given for your area, leave immediately to avoid being cut off from emergency services. The NWS indicates a window of concern for storm surge from Friday morning until Saturday morning.
In addition to storm surge, the NWS reports a favorable situation for several tornadoes, with the threat increasing from previous assessments. Residents should have a plan for shelter if a tornado warning is issued. A Flood Watch is also in effect, with an additional 2-4 inches of rainfall possible, leading to potential moderate flooding.
For local weather conditions and forecasts, visit weather.gov/tallahassee. Information from the Florida Division of Emergency Management can be found at floridadisaster.org, and Jefferson County Emergency Management at jeffersoncountyfl.gov/p/county-departments/emergency-management. This warning is set to expire at 1:15 PM UTC today, October 8.
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