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Flash Flood Warning for Jefferson, AL; Shelby, AL

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Jefferson, Shelby
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Severe
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Immediate
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Likely

What is happening

At 629 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Bulletin details

At 629 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...Law enforcement reported. 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... Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Pelham, Mountain Brook, Helena, Irondale, Fairfield, Chelsea, Fultondale, Tarrant, Midfield, Brighton, Indian Springs Village and Lipscomb.

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 6:29PM CDT until August 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  2. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 4:20PM CDT until August 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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  3. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 9 at 4:05PM CDT until August 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Birmingham AL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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