Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Webster and Preston: Act Now!
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Webster County, including Preston, with residents urged to prepare for hazardous winds, potential flooding, and tornadoes; act now to complete preparations and heed all warnings.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Webster County, specifically impacting Preston, effective immediately as of October 9 at 5:16 PM EDT, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA. The warning expires October 10 at 1:30 AM UTC.
Residents should prepare for hazardous wind, with peak gusts up to 45 mph, and complete property protection efforts now. Potential impacts include damage to lightweight structures, broken tree limbs, and scattered power outages. Hazardous driving conditions are expected on bridges and elevated roadways.
A Flood Watch is also in effect, with an additional 2-4 inches of rain forecast, potentially leading to moderate flooding. Emergency plans should include the possibility of evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may overflow, and floodwaters could enter some structures. Heed all flood watches and warnings.
Furthermore, conditions are favorable for several tornadoes, some potentially intense. Those in manufactured homes or on boats should relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings and be ready to shelter quickly. Potential impacts include significant damage, power loss, and communication failures. For more information, visit ready.gov/hurricanes or weather.gov/atlanta.
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