Tropical Storm Warning for Miller County: Prepare for Severe Winds, Flooding, and Tornadoes

MILLER COUNTY – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Miller County, including Colquitt, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee FL, effective October 10 at 2:07 AM EDT. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions including winds up to 40 mph, major flooding, and the potential for several tornadoes.

Immediate action is required. Residents should complete all efforts to protect property as soon as possible and move to safe shelter before winds become hazardous. A Flood Watch is in effect, and emergency plans should account for major flooding. Evacuations and rescues are likely in flood-prone areas. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life.

The NWS indicates a favorable situation for tornadoes. Emergency plans should include the potential for several tornadoes, some possibly intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats are urged to relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings and be ready to shelter quickly if issued.

Potential impacts include limited wind damage to structures, broken tree limbs, and scattered power outages. Major rainfall flooding could prompt numerous evacuations and rescues, with rivers overflowing and roads becoming impassable. Tornadoes could cause significant damage, power loss, and communication failures. The warning expires October 10 at 10:15 AM UTC.

For more information, visit weather.gov/tallahassee or ready.ga.gov from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.