Headline

Flash Flood Warning issued January 10 at 5:05AM CST until January 10 at 8:15AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Description

FFWBMX

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson County in central Alabama...
Central Shelby County in central Alabama...

* Until 815 AM CST.

* At 505 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood,
Pelham, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Helena, Hueytown, Irondale,
Leeds, Fairfield, Fultondale, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield,
Brighton and Indian Springs Village.

Instructions

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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