The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Flood Advisory for…
Walker County in central Alabama…
Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
Winston County in northwestern Alabama…
Fayette County in west central Alabama…
Lamar County in west central Alabama…
Until 445 PM CST Tuesday.
At 1040 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.
Some locations that will experience flooding include Jasper, Hamilton, Winfield, Fayette, Haleyville, Cordova, Carbon Hill, Vernon, Sulligent, Millport, Lynn, Arley, Guin, Hackleburg, Berry, Double Springs, Parrish, Brilliant, Oakman and Addison.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated, or ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
…SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 1245 PM CST…
At 1119 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a band of showers and a few thunderstorms producing moderate to occasionally heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of one half to one inch over the next one to two hours will cause ponding of water on roadways and reduced visibility at times.
Locations impacted include…
Decatur, Cullman, Hartselle, Russellville, Moulton, Red Bay, Hanceville and Priceville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
…Significant Weather Advisory until 2 PM CST…
Showers and thunderstorms are producing moderate to heavy rainfall across north Alabama. Up to one inch is possible through 2 PM CST, which may cause ponding and localized flooding, especially near drainage ditches.
If rising water begins to approach your location, move to higher ground immediately. In addition, motorists should use caution, and be alert for ponding on area roadways. Slow down to avoid hydroplaning.
