Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Perry County: Prepare for Winds Up to 45 MPH

Residents in Perry County, including Beaumont, New Augusta, and Richton, are advised to finalize storm preparations immediately following a Tropical Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile, AL at 7:27 AM CDT today, October 9.

The NWS forecasts peak winds of 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Efforts to protect property should be underway now. Hazardous driving conditions, particularly on bridges and elevated roadways, are possible. Expect scattered power and communications outages, broken tree limbs, and potential damage to unsecured lightweight objects.

Additionally, emergency plans should account for the potential for moderate flooding due to heavy rain, which could lead to evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may swell, and small streams could overflow. Driving conditions may become hazardous with some road and bridge closures possible. Heed any flood watches and warnings, as failure to take action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

Tornadoes are not expected at this time. This Tropical Storm Watch is effective immediately and expires at 3:30 PM UTC today. For local information, contact Perry County EMA at 601-964-8474 or visit www.facebook.com/perrycountyemd. For storm impacts, refer to NWS Mobile at www.weather.gov/mob.