Tropical Storm Warning for Winston: Prepare for Wind and Flooding
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Winston County, including Double Springs, as of October 9, 4:20 PM CDT, bringing hazardous winds up to 45 mph and a Flood Watch with 2-4 inches of rain, requiring immediate preparation for potential property damage and moderate flooding.
Winston County, including Double Springs, is under a Tropical Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Birmingham, AL, effective immediately as of October 9 at 4:20 PM CDT. Residents must act now to complete preparations.
Hazardous winds are expected, with peak gusts up to 45 mph, posing a threat of limited damage to property such as porches, awnings, and unanchored mobile homes. Large tree limbs may break, and some trees could be uprooted, potentially causing road impassability and scattered power outages. Efforts to protect property should be underway. Act now to complete preparations before winds become hazardous.
A Flood Watch is also in effect for the area, with 2-4 inches of rain predicted, and locally higher amounts possible. This could lead to moderate flooding, prompting potential evacuations and rescues. Rivers and tributaries may swell, and small streams could overflow. Flooding may impact structures and create hazardous driving conditions due to inundated underpasses and low-lying areas. Consider protective actions if you are in a flood-vulnerable area and heed any flood watches and warnings.
The NWS indicates the situation is unfavorable for tornadoes, with little to no impacts expected from them. The Tropical Storm Warning is set to expire on October 10, 2026, at 12:30 AM UTC.
For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit ready.gov/hurricanes.
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