Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lee and Russell Counties Until 5:45pm

A flash flood warning has been issued until 5:45pm for portions of Lee and Russell Counties. So far, 2-4 inches of rain has fallen in this area and between 1-2 more inches are possible this afternoon. Roads may become flooded without warning, so please be careful when driving in this area. If you are unsure of the depth of water on a roadway, turn around.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Lee County in east central Alabama...
  Northeastern Russell County in southeastern Alabama...

* Until 545 PM CDT.

* At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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...
  Phenix City, Smiths, Smiths Station, Ladonia, Ladonia Sports
  Complex, Phenix Drag Strip, Monterey Heights and Fort Mitchell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

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