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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
108 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

.Showers and thunderstorms will continue to produce heavy rainfall 
at times across the area. The urban areas around Montgomery will be 
vulnerable to quick runoff and ponding of water which could make 
driving hazardous during the heavier downpours this afternoon.


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Lowndes AL-Montgomery AL-
108 PM CDT Fri May 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following 
  counties, Lowndes and Montgomery.

* WHEN...Until 415 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 
  Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of 
  water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 103 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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LAT...LON 3235 8649 3241 8601 3197 8600 3197 8630
      3205 8630 3205 8641 3204 8640 3196 8641
      3196 8671 3230 8673


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