Heavy rains will continue into Thursday.  One to two inches of rain has already fallen in some areas.  Additional rains may cause flash flooding in a number of areas.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH NOON THURSDAY

* WHAT

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE

A portion of Central Alabama including the following counties, Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Pickens, Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa and Tuscaloosa.

* WHEN

Through noon on Thursday.

* IMPACTS

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Additional heavy rains of near one to two inches with isolated higher amounts may occur in the watch area.

http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should continue to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should any Flash Flood Warnings be issued.