Tropical storm warnings have been discontinued from the Florida Panhandle from Panama City westward to the Alabama border. Continued weakening is forecasted during the next 24 hours. The center of the weakening Tropical Storm will be producing heavy rains and gusty winds. There is a threat of an isolated tornado over extreme southern Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle during the next few hours. Rainfall estimates indicate that in excess of 20 inches has accumulated over a small area of extreme southern Alabama and lesser amounts over extreme southern Mississippi and northwest Florida.
Heavy rain is still a serious threat because of slow movement.
Highest accumulated rainfalls have been 30 inches in Mobile County and 20 inches in Baldwin County. Damage reports are sketchy pending storm cessation. A. Impact on Individuals Small scale evacuation of low-lying areas continues in several locations. No request for Federal declaration has been initiated by any affected state. ESF's will remain on standby.