Flash Flood Warning for Parts of Jefferson, Walker, Fayette, & Marion Co. Until 12:15 am

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Jefferson County in central Alabama…
Walker County in central Alabama…
Southeastern Marion County in northwestern Alabama…
Northeastern Fayette County in west central Alabama…

* Until 1215 AM CDT.

* At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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…
Jasper, Winfield, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill, Adamsville,
Graysville, Parrish, Oakman, Glen Allen, West Jefferson, Kansas,
Nauvoo, Gu-Win, Eldridge, Gorgas, Gorgas Steam Plant, Beloit and
Burnwell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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