LOCATION
WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
INFO1
WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tuscaloosa.
INFO2
WHEN...Until 415 AM CST.
INFO3
IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated.
INFO4
ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1223 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southwestern Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Northport, Pelham, Oxford, Helena, Hueytown, Talladega, Sylacauga, Pell City, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Childersburg and Columbiana.
PRECAUTIONS
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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
