Flood Watch for Portions of Central Alabama Goes Into Effect at Noon Today

Scott Martin | January 3, 2023 @ 9:14 am

NWS Birmingham has issued a Flood Watch for Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, and Tallapoosa counties in Central Alabama starting at 12 pm today and is set to expire at 12 pm Wednesday. Here is the text of the watch from NWS BMX…

…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING…

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE…A portion of Central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton, Coosa,
Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry,
Pike, Russell and Tallapoosa.

* WHEN…From Noon CST today through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Periods of heavy rainfall are possible across the watch area
due to multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday
afternoon through Wednesday morning. 2 to 4 inches of total
rainfall is possible, with locally higher amounts.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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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.