Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Coastal Jefferson County

A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Coastal Jefferson County as of 11:00 PM EDT on October 7, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Tallahassee. Residents in surge-prone areas should prepare for life-threatening storm surge and potential flooding.

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect, indicating a danger of life-threatening inundation of 4-6 feet above ground possible from Friday morning until Saturday morning. Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should be completed immediately before conditions become unsafe. If evacuation orders are issued for your area, leave at once to ensure your safety and access to emergency services.

Tropical storm-force winds are possible, with peak wind forecasts of 10-20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. While significant wind impacts are not expected, conditions may be gusty. Additional rainfall of 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts, could lead to moderate flooding, prompting possible evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings.

For the latest updates, visit weather.gov/tallahassee, floridadisaster.org, and jeffersoncountyfl.gov/p/county-departments/emergency-management. This alert is effective until 7:00 AM UTC on October 8.