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As Expected, the Flash Flood Watch Has Been Extended til Sunday Morning for the Tennessee Valley
Rainfall totals across parts of western Morgan and Lawrence Counties have exceeded 6 inches. The threat of flash flooding will continue through tomorrow morning for much of Alabama. Continue reading
A Saturday Evening Update on the Tropics
Tropical Storm Gordon is forecast to weaken to a tropical depression by Sunday, while another low-pressure system off the Southeastern U.S. coast has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical system over the next few days. Continue reading
Flooding Threat Continues for Parts of Alabama Overnight
Things are much quieter across Alabama this evening, but with saturated ground from 3-8 inches of rain already, more flash flooding is possible as additional rain moves through the area. Continue reading
Here is a Gridiron Football Forecast Update for Alabama Teams
In state home games are being played in a few showers this afternoon and evening…but our state team’s road games are looking good! Continue reading
Cloud Tops Cooling in the Heavy Rain Band, Rainfall Increasing
Cloud tops are cooling and rising to 20,000-30,000 feet over parts of Central Alabama, signaling increasing rainfall rates and a potential for heavy rain throughout the morning, so be cautious if traveling as water may cover roadways. Continue reading
Several Counties Added to Flood Advisories: Widespread Heavy Rain Falling in Long Band
Flood advisories are in effect until 9:30 AM CDT for Blount, Jefferson, Walker, and Winston counties, and until 9:45 AM CDT for Shelby, Chilton, and Coosa counties, due to urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Birmingham Metro: Turn Around, Don’t Drown This Morning!
Rainfall amounts are exceeding flash flood guidance in areas that normally flood around the Birmingham Metro this morning. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties in Northwest Alabama
Storm total rainfalls in excess of four inches have fallen from eastern Lauderdale through extreme eastern Colbert into Lawrence, western Morgan, northeastern Winston, and Cullman Counties as evidenced by the graphic on the right. Continue reading
Flood Advisories for the Birmingham Metro
Be careful if you’re heading out this morning. Be alert for water on roadways, and always remember, Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Gordon Forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gordon formed in the central Atlantic this morning, with sustained winds of 40 mph, and is expected to track westward over the weekend while potentially weakening before gradually curving northwestward early next week. Continue reading
