First published 10/10/2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/10/2026, 12:19:15 AM UTC

Tropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 6:57PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

A Tropical Storm Warning covered Randolph and Roanoke, with a Flood Watch and potential for moderate flooding rain. The source says little to no additional wind impacts were expected and actual impacts were still being assessed.

Illustrative image: The base of towering cumulus clouds producing rain showers on a cold front along Kinross Circle (Virginia State Route 6651) in the Chantilly Highlands section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia — Famartin/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Why it matters

The warning describes possible moderate flooding and advises readiness and attention to flood watches and warnings.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceTropical Storm Warning issued October 9 at 6:57PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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