The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a
* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for…
Walker County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
Pickens County in west central Alabama…
Winston County in northwestern Alabama…
Fayette County in west central Alabama…
Lamar County in west central Alabama…
* Until 1045 PM CST.
* At 720 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding in
the advisory area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include…
Jasper, Winfield, Fayette, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill,
Vernon, Sulligent, Gordo, Reform, Millport, Carrollton, Lynn,
Pickensville, Arley, Guin, Berry, Double Springs and Parrish.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
