Tropical Storm Warning for Leon County; Prepare for Winds, Flooding, Tornadoes
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Leon County, including Tallahassee, Woodville, and Bradfordville, issued by NWS Tallahassee; residents should prepare for hazardous winds, major flooding, and potential tornadoes by completing preparations immediately.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Leon County, including Tallahassee, Woodville, and Bradfordville, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee, effective immediately as of October 9 at 10:57 PM EDT. Residents should complete all preparations before hazardous winds arrive.
Expect peak winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, with a potential for winds reaching 39 to 57 mph. Limited damage to unanchored mobile homes, awnings, and sheds is possible, along with broken tree limbs and scattered power outages. Efforts to protect property should be underway.
A Flood Watch is in effect, with an additional 2-4 inches of rain expected, potentially leading to major flooding. Evacuations and rescues are likely, and residents in flood-vulnerable areas should consider protective actions. A Tornado Watch is also in effect, indicating conditions are favorable for several tornadoes, some potentially intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should seek safe shelter. Monitor NWS Tallahassee for updates (weather.gov/tallahassee) and follow instructions from Leon County Emergency Management (leoncountyfl.gov/ei).
This warning expires October 10, 2026, at 7:00 AM UTC.
Discussion (0)
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!