Heavy Rains Ahead / Flood Watch Issued by National Weather Service in Birmingham

Flood Watch/National Weather Service Birmingham AL

Cherokee-Cleburne-Clay-Randolph-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour / Including Phenix City, Ashland, Heflin, Alexander City, Troy, Tuskegee, Lanett, Auburn, Dadeville, Opelika, Valley, Centre, Roanoke, Union Springs, Eufaula, and Lafayette

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1:00 CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

* WHAT

Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE

A portion of central Alabama, including the counties of Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell and Tallapoosa.

* WHEN

From 1:00 CDT this afternoon through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Locally heavy rainfall will begin this afternoon, and it will then become more widespread on Thursday as Helene approaches the area.  Rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches will be possible, with locally up to 10 inches.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

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

 

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