Headline

Flood Watch issued May 27 at 9:13AM CDT until May 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by continued rounds of showers and
thunderstorms with heavy rainfall.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale,
Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry,
Pickens, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Sumter,
Talladega, Tallapoosa and Tuscaloosa.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Urban areas will be most susceptible to flooding through the
overnight hours.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Saturated soil conditions are present following multiple
rounds of heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Rapid runoff
is expected with widespread heavy rainfall that will move
across Central Alabama through late tonight.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Additional Details