Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Stone County; Gusty Winds Expected
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Stone County until early Saturday morning, with gusty winds up to 40 mph expected; no significant flooding rain or tornadoes are forecast.
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Stone County, effective immediately as of October 9 at 10:13 PM CDT, by the National Weather Service (NWS) Mobile, AL. This warning is in effect until October 10 at 6:15 AM UTC.
Residents in Wiggins and across Stone County should prepare for gusty winds, with peak forecasts of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph. While sustained winds are expected to remain below tropical storm force, conditions may be gusty. Officials are currently assessing realized impacts, with little to no additional wind impacts anticipated.
No additional significant rainfall is forecast, and the threat for flooding rain remains low. Tornadoes are not expected, though showers and thunderstorms with gusty winds may still occur. Residents are advised to monitor for any forecast changes.
For local information, contact Stone County EMA at 601-928-3077 or visit stonecountyms.gov/emergency-management. For storm impacts, visit www.weather.gov/mob.
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