.Periods of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms
producing heavy rainfall are expected through Sunday. Due to the
combination of slow movement and high rainfall rates, this activity
will pose a threat of flash flooding.
Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely on Monday.
Depending on the forecast evolution of this activity, the Flood
Watch may need to be extended into Monday for some counties in east
Alabama.
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee,
Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson,
Randolph, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tallapoosa.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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