Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Sumter County; Hazardous Winds Expected
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Sumter County, including Livingston, as of October 9 at 4:20 PM CDT, with hazardous winds up to 57 mph and moderate flooding expected; residents should seek safe shelter and prepare for impacts.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Sumter County, effective immediately as of October 9 at 4:20 PM CDT, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL. Residents in Livingston and surrounding areas should prepare for hazardous wind conditions and potential flooding.
The NWS forecasts peak winds of 10-20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with the potential for sustained winds of 39 to 57 mph. Residents should complete efforts to protect property as soon as possible and move to safe shelter before winds become hazardous. Damage to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds is possible, along with broken tree limbs and scattered power outages.
A Flood Watch is also in effect. An additional 1-3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, could lead to moderate flooding. Evacuations and rescues are possible in vulnerable areas. Heed all flood watches and warnings; failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life. Rivers and small streams may overflow, and some roads may become impassable.
Tornadoes are not expected at this time. The warning is set to expire on October 10 at 12:30 AM UTC.
For more information, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.
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