First published Oct 9, 2026, 10:05:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 9, 2026, 10:18:16 PM UTC

Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 4:20PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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The warning identifies Marengo and lists Demopolis and Linden as affected locations. It reports possible gusts to 45 mph, a flood watch with additional rainfall forecast, and advises moving to safe shelter before winds become hazardous.

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The alert calls for prompt protective action and describes possible wind damage, flooding rain, and scattered outages.

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Oct 9, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
The National Weather Service Birmingham office issued a tropical storm warning affecting Bibb County, including Centreville, with a flood watch also in effect. The excerpt cites possible tropical-storm-force winds and 2–4 inches of additional rain; further flooding details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
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Oct 9, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
The warning covers Autauga, including Prattville, with forecast tropical-storm-force winds and a Flood Watch for additional rainfall. The source describes potential wind and flooding impacts; additional details are cut off in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
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Oct 9, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
The warning identifies Marengo and lists Demopolis and Linden as affected locations. It reports possible gusts to 45 mph, a flood watch with additional rainfall forecast, and advises moving to safe shelter before winds become hazardous.
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