Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
511 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

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Tuscaloosa AL-Walker AL-
511 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
  expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
  counties, Tuscaloosa and Walker.

* WHEN...Until 815 AM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 511 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Parrish, Gorgas, Gorgas Steam Plant, Whitson, The Wye, Wiley,
    Tutwiler, Windham Springs and Goodsprings.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3340 8758 3347 8756 3360 8743 3360 8742
      3361 8742 3375 8726 3367 8717 3353 8732
      3340 8745


$$

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