Flood Watch in Effect Wednesday Afternoon through Thursday Morning

Flood Watch/National Weather Service Birmingham AL

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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING

* WHAT

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE

All of Central Alabama.

* WHEN

From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS

Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS

An area of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will enter into west Alabama Wednesday afternoon and track slowly eastward through Wednesday night.  Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are expected.

 http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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

 

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