Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Pike County: Flooding, Tornado Threat
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Pike County, including Zebulon, from October 8 at 11:17 AM EDT, with potential for significant flooding and tornadoes within the next 48 hours.
A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Pike County, including Zebulon, effective today, October 8, at 11:17 AM EDT by the National Weather Service (NWS) Peachtree City GA. This watch indicates that tropical storm-force winds are possible within the next 48 hours. The watch is set to expire today, October 8, at 7:30 PM UTC.
Residents should prepare for potential significant impacts from flooding rain and tornadoes. The NWS forecasts 1-3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, posing a moderate flood threat. Emergency plans should account for possible evacuations and rescues. Heed all flood watches and warnings.
Conditions are favorable for tornadoes, with the potential for several, some possibly intense. If you live in a manufactured home or on a boat, prepare to relocate to safe shelter. Listen for tornado watches and warnings, and be ready to shelter quickly if a warning is issued. While sustained winds are expected to remain below tropical storm force (10-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph), gusty conditions are possible. Little to no wind preparations are needed at this time, but ensure emergency readiness should the forecast change.
For more information on family emergency plans, visit ready.gov/hurricanes. For local weather conditions and forecasts, go to weather.gov/atlanta.
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