…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Blount and Jefferson.
* WHEN…Until 430 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 233 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
– Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
– Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook,
Gardendale, Irondale, Fultondale, Dallas, Center Point, Clay,
Pinson, Tarrant, Kimberly, Morris, Locust Fork, Trafford,
Hayden, Nectar and County Line.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
