Tropical Storm Warning for St. Clair: Shelter Now, Moderate Flooding Possible
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for St. Clair County, including Pell City and Moody, by the NWS; residents should shelter immediately from winds up to 65 mph, and prepare for moderate flooding.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for St. Clair County, effective immediately as of 9:56 PM CDT on October 9. This warning covers Pell City and Moody, and remains in effect until Saturday afternoon.
Residents should shelter immediately from hazardous winds. Peak wind gusts of up to 65 mph are forecast. Last-minute property protection efforts should be completed now. Moderate flooding from heavy rain is also expected, with an additional 1-3 inches of rain possible. A Flood Watch remains in effect. Evacuations and rescues are possible in flood-prone areas. Heed all flood watches and warnings.
Tornadoes are not expected at this time. Stay informed for any forecast changes. For more information and hurricane preparedness tips, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.
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