Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to stay off the roads as the storm system moved inland, bringing the threat of flash flooding and tornadoes. Emergency response teams, including 5,000 National Guard personnel, mobilized across the region to manage the fallout. In Alabama, Mobile officials implemented a curfew after reporting downed power lines and widespread debris. The severity of the event became clear when even the region's Waffle House locations, often cited as a barometer for storm impact, suspended operations across the Panhandle.
While the storm is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by Saturday, the danger persists. Forecasters anticipate up to eight inches of rain through the weekend, extending from southern Alabama into southwestern Georgia. Major hubs, including the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, remain grounded as the region braces for potential storm surges reaching nine feet. President Donald Trump canceled a scheduled appearance in Tuscaloosa to avoid straining emergency resources, as local authorities continue to monitor the storm's trajectory toward the Midwest.
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