Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Meriwether County; Prepare for Hazards

Meriwether County, including Greenville, is now under a Tropical Storm Watch, issued at 2:52 PM EDT on October 8th by the National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA. This watch will remain in effect until 11:00 PM UTC today, October 8th. Residents must act now to prepare for hazardous conditions.

The NWS forecasts peak winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, but potential for sustained winds of 39 to 57 mph. Prepare for limited wind damage, including to porches, awnings, and unanchored mobile homes. Expect many large tree limbs to break, and some trees to snap or uproot, potentially leading to impassable roads and scattered power outages. Complete all preparations before winds become hazardous.

A Flood Watch is also in effect, with 1-3 inches of rain expected, and locally higher amounts. This could lead to moderate flooding, prompting evacuations and rescues. Rivers and streams may overflow, and flood waters could enter structures. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act could result in serious injury or loss of life.

The situation is favorable for several tornadoes, with a few 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 significant damage, power loss, and communications failures. For more information, visit ready.gov/hurricanes and weather.gov/atlanta.