Late Afternoon Radar Check

Showers and thunderstorms continue this afternoon across much of Alabama. No severe storms, but the main threat is a flooding. Rainfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour have been reported and flooding is possible in some locations. A flash flood warning remains in effect for most of Calhoun County until 6:30 PM. This warning does include Anniston, Oxford and Jacksonville State University.

A few storms are strong, but remain below severe limits. The most intense storms have shifted south of Interstate 20 and are impacting portions of Bibb, Shelby and Talladega Counties. Moderate to heavy rain continues to fall in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Gadsden and Anniston. Travel along Interstates 65, 20, 59 and 459 is slow going this afternoon. Good news though, the back edge of the rain has made it through Fayette and Gordo and is approaching Jasper and Cullman. This entire system will continue a southerly motion through the evening and overnight hours.

Category: Alabama's Weather