Tropical Storm Warning for Pike County: Dangerous Winds, Flooding, Tornado Threat

TROY, AL – October 9, 2026 – A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Pike County, including Troy, by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL, effective immediately until 12:30 AM UTC on October 10, 2026. Residents are urged to take immediate action to ensure their safety and protect property.

Dangerous winds are expected, with peak forecasts of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. There is a potential for winds ranging from 58 to 73 mph. Residents should complete all efforts to protect life and property as soon as possible and move to safe shelter before hazardous winds begin. Significant damage to roofing, siding, porches, awnings, carports, and sheds is possible. Mobile and manufactured homes are particularly vulnerable, and unsecured lightweight objects could become dangerous projectiles. Expect downed trees, fences, roadway signs, and scattered power and communication outages.

A Flood Watch is also in effect. Additional rainfall of 2-4 inches, with locally higher amounts, is expected, posing a potential for moderate flooding. Emergency plans should include the possibility of evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings. Moderate rainfall flooding may lead to swollen rivers and tributaries, overflowing small streams and creeks, and rapid inundation of underpasses and low-lying areas. Driving conditions will become hazardous, with potential road and bridge closures.

The NWS indicates a somewhat favorable situation for tornadoes, with a potential for a few to develop. If your shelter is vulnerable, prepare to relocate to a safer location before hazardous weather arrives. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly. Tornadoes could cause damage to roofs, toppled chimneys, overturned mobile homes, downed trees, and moving vehicles blown off roads.

For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.