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Weather Briefing Video — More and More Rain Through the Weekend; Drier Weather Starting on Tuesday
Welcome to your Saturday Weather Briefing. Let’s dive into what you can expect over the next seven days here in Alabama and get an update on the tropics. Continue reading
After Midnight… A Quick Check on Our Weather Situation
As of 12:34am, radar is looking better than what we were seeing at 10pm, as the rain activity has lessened in intensity. However, locations that have already seen plenty of rain today, continue to see rain at this time. There is only one active Flash Flood Warning, and that is for parts of Bibb, Chilton, Perry, and Dallas Counties. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning Until 1:15am for Parts of Bibb, Chilton, Perry, & Dallas Counties
At 10:16 PM CDT, Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain in these areas, with between 2 and 5 inches of rain already fallen. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to start soon. Continue reading
The Rest of Cullman County Now Under a Flash Flood Warning Until 11pm
At 8:54 PM CDT, emergency management reported that recent heavy rainfall has caused water to cover a bridge on County Road 703 in Cullman County. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, and flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to begin soon. Continue reading
Flash Flood Warning Extended Until 11pm for Portions of Cullman, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties.
As of 8:51 PM CDT, thunderstorms have been causing heavy rain across these areas, with reports of flash flooding already in Moulton and Cullman. The rainfall is expected to continue at rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with additional amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is either ongoing or expected to start soon. Continue reading
Damage in Blount County from Storm; Marginal Risk Remains for the Central Parts of the Area
The EMA director for Blount County. David Horton, stated that, “Some of these trees are showing signs of a possible tornado. First responders on scene are stating a few of these trees in the Locust Fork/Cleveland area are twisted.” Continue reading
A Brief Central Alabama Update Leading Up to Midnight
Radar at 11:45 pm shows plenty of rain across the area, with most of the action over on the west side of the state (west of I-65). There is also a cluster of rain and storms over the extreme eastern parts of the area which stretches over into the Atlanta metropolitan area. Continue reading
Flood Watch in Effect Through Saturday Morning for North Alabama
A flood watch is in effect through 7 AM on Saturday morning as Tropical Storm Francine continues to impact the region. Portions of Alabama, including areas like Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties are under this watch. Continue reading
Flood Watch Issued for Central Alabama Due to Tropical Storm Francine
Tropical Storm Francine is moving into the lower Mississippi Valley tonight, bringing with it waves of showers and thunderstorms that could produce heavy rainfall through Friday morning. This situation poses a significant risk of urban and flash flooding. Continue reading
