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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
736 AM CDT Sat Sep 14 2024


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Blount AL-Jefferson AL-St. Clair AL-
736 AM CDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive 
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following 
  counties, Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair.

* WHEN...Until 1045 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 735 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in at least
    minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Northeastern Birmingham, Trussville, Gardendale, Pell City,
    Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Oneonta, Springville, Odenville,
    Blountsville, Cleveland, Dallas, Center Point, Clay, Pinson,
    Lincoln, Margaret, Argo and Warrior.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3405 8668 3408 8670 3412 8660 3405 8648
      3386 8638 3370 8619 3370 8620 3363 8617
      3359 8622 3354 8619 3349 8625 3351 8628
      3339 8638 3350 8638 3350 8648 3355 8648
      3347 8660 3390 8693 3395 8679


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