“Flood Watch” Now in Effect Through Sunday Morning

Flood Watch/National Weather Service Birmingham AL

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FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING

* WHAT

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE

A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* WHEN

Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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

 

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