Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Southern Liberty: Act Now for Safety

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Southern Liberty, affecting Central City and the Apalachicola National Forest, as of October 8 at 5:22 PM EDT by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL. This severe warning is in effect until October 9 at 1:30 AM UTC.

Residents should immediately complete preparations for hazardous wind, with peak forecasts of 10-20 mph and gusts to 35 mph, potentially reaching 39 to 57 mph. Limited damage to property like carports and sheds is possible, along with downed tree limbs and scattered power outages. Efforts to protect property should now be underway.

A Flood Watch is in effect, with potential for major flooding rain. Up to 4-8 inches of additional rainfall, with locally higher amounts, are expected. Emergency plans should include the potential for major flooding, and evacuations and rescues are likely. Heed any flood watches and warnings, as failure to take action will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.

The situation is favorable for several tornadoes, with a few possibly intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should relocate to safe shelter before hazardous weather arrives. Listen for tornado watches and warnings and be ready to shelter quickly. The NWS advises significant impacts from tornadoes, including potential structural damage and power loss.

There is little to no storm surge inundation forecast. For ongoing updates, refer to NWS Tallahassee at weather.gov/tallahassee and the Florida Division of Emergency Management at floridadisaster.org.