EXTENDED TO 10 PM — Flash Flood Warning: Parts of Colbert & Franklin Co. Until 9 pm

Scott Martin | October 5, 2021 @ 8:54 pm

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for…
East Central Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northeastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 852 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 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…
Killen, Leighton, Center Star, Ford City, Green Hill and Northwest
Alabama Regional Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
East Central Colbert County in northwestern Alabama…
Northeastern Lauderdale County in northwestern Alabama…

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 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 heavy rainfall and
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…
Killen, Leighton, Center Star, Ford City, Green Hill and Northwest
Alabama Regional Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

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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.