…FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CST 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, Etowah, Jefferson and St. Clair.
* WHEN…Until 345 PM CST.
* IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 152 PM CST, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory
area due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
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.
