Flood Watch Issued For All Of Central Alabama From 9AM Saturday To 6PM Sunday

Scott Martin | February 9, 2018 @ 1:51 pm

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1:45 PM CST Fri Feb 9, 2018

Heavy Rainfall May Cause Flooding Across Central Alabama

A prolonged period of moderate to heavy rains will continue to add up and could result in rises in rivers, creeks, and low lying areas. Localized flash flooding could occur with any training as well, but the bigger threat will be from prolonged rain.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flood Watch for all of central Alabama.

* From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.

* Rainfall totals of one and a half to two and a half with locally higher totals are possible through Sunday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.

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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Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.