10/07/2026
WEATHER UPDATE: HURRICANE THREAT INCREASING
Residents across Washington County and southwest Alabama should closely monitor the developing tropical system in the Gulf. The system is forecast to strengthen and could become a hurricane Thursday before approaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday.
Potential impacts include heavy rainfall, strong winds, flash flooding and possible tornadoes. The exact track and intensity could still change.
🌀 PREPARE NOW:
âś… Have at least 3 days of water and nonperishable food
âś… Fill necessary prescriptions and medications
âś… Charge phones, power banks and other devices
âś… Check flashlights, batteries and weather radios
âś… Secure patio furniture, trash cans and loose outdoor items
âś… Fuel vehicles and safely prepare generators and fuel
âś… Have supplies and a plan for pets
âś… Keep important documents and insurance information protected
âś… Know where you will go if you live in a mobile home or flood-prone area
âś… Never use a generator indoors or drive through flooded roadways
Don’t wait until conditions deteriorate. Prepare now and continue monitoring official weather and emergency management updates.