Flash Flood Warning – Tuscaloosa Co. Until 4:45 pm

Scott Martin | September 18, 2021 @ 3:02 pm

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southwestern Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama…

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing.

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…
Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Coker, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater,
Bryant Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, University
Mall, McFarland Mall, Deerlick Creek Campgrounds, Binion Creek
Landing, Lake Lurleen State Park, Shelton State Community College,
Sexton Bend, Lake Tuscaloosa Dam, Lake Tuscaloosa, University Of
Alabama Quad, Lake Harris, Highway 69 Bridge and Oliver Lock And
Dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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

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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.