Tropical Storm Watch Issued for a Portion of West Alabama

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Tropical Storm Watch.

This means tropical storm-force winds are possible somewhere within the watch area within the next 48 hours.

West Alabama Counties Under the Tropical Storm Watch

Bibb

Greene

Hale

Perry

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

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WIND OUTLOOK

LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force winds
Peak Wind Forecast: 20-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph

THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph

PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force.

PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.

ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile and manufactured homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, especially weaker trees. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
Scattered power and communications outages.

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