River Flood Warning 63, NWS Birmingham, AL

169 
WGUS84 KBMX 050112
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
712 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

Recent rainfall and additional rainfall through Thursday is 
resulting in a sharp rise in water levels along the Catoma Creek. A 
crest right up against moderate flood stage is expected on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Thursday morning, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-051311-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.200305T0733Z-200308T0849Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T0733Z.200306T1200Z.200307T2049Z.NO/
712 PM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...Flood Warning extended until late Saturday night...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* from late tonight to late Saturday night...or until the Warning is 
  cancelled.
* AT  6:00 PM Wednesday the stage was 15.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by midnight tonight and 
  crest near 23.9 feet by Friday morning. The river 
  will fall below flood stage by early Saturday afternoon.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a 
  problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences 
  are threatened.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

458 
WGUS84 KBMX 050929
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
329 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

.Recent heavy rainfall is producing rises along Catoma Creek Near The 
U.S. 331 Highway Bridge...and a flood warning remains in effect until
Saturday evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by late this morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-052129-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200308T0107Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1604Z.200306T1200Z.200307T1307Z.NO/
329 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  3:00 AM Thursday the stage was 17.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and continue
  to rise to near 23.9 feet by tomorrow morning. The river will fall
  below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a 
  problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences 
  are threatened.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

571 
WGUS84 KBMX 051458
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
858 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

.Heavy rainfall that has occurred this week is continuing to produce 
rises on Catoma Creek...and a flood warning remains in effect at the 
U.S. Highway 331 Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Friday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-060258-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200308T0136Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1429Z.200306T1200Z.200307T1336Z.NO/
858 AM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday evening...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  8:00 AM Thursday the stage was 19.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20 feet. 
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage this morning and continue to 
  rise to near 23.9 feet by Friday morning. The river will fall 
  below flood stage by Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 24 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a 
  problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences 
  are threatened.  Widespread flooding of lowlands will occur along 
  and near the creek.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

257 
WGUS84 KBMX 060126
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
726 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

.Heavy rainfall that has occurred this week is continuing to produce 
rises on Catoma Creek...and a flood warning remains in effect at the 
U.S. Highway 331 Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Friday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-061326-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200307T2142Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1424Z.200306T1200Z.200307T0942Z.NO/
726 PM CST Thu Mar 5 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Thursday the stage was 22.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 23.8 feet by 
  tomorrow morning . The river will fall below flood stage early 
  Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 24.0 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a 
  problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences 
  are threatened.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

573 
WGUS84 KBMX 061356
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
755 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

.Catoma Creek has crested and is beginning to fall at the U.S. 
Highway 331 Bridge...and this trend will continue the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-070156-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200307T1845Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1424Z.200306T1000Z.200307T0645Z.NO/
755 AM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

The Flood Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 AM Friday the stage was 23.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  after midnight tonight...and then continue to fall the next few 
  days.
* Impact...At 24 feet...Residential and street flooding becomes a 
  problem...and increases rapidly above 24 feet. Several residences 
  are threatened. At 20 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in
  the vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

643 
WGUS84 KBMX 070141
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
741 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020


...The flood warning continues for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331
Highway Bridge...

.Catoma Creek has crested and is beginning to fall at the U.S. 
Highway 331 Bridge...and this trend will continue the next few days.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

Another statement will be issued by Saturday morning...or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-071341-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200307T1920Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1424Z.200306T1000Z.200307T0720Z.NO/
741 PM CST Fri Mar 6 2020

...Flood Warning extended until Saturday afternoon...The Flood 
Warning continues for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* until Saturday afternoon...or until the Warning is cancelled.
* AT  7:00 PM Friday the stage was 21.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 20.0 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to below flood stage by 
  after midnight tonight .
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Flooding of agricultural lands in the 
  vicinity of the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge occurs.

&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

168 
WGUS84 KBMX 071430
FLSBMX
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 
Flood Statement 
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
830 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020


...The flood warning is cancelled for the Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 
331 Highway Bridge...

.Water levels have fallen below flood stage along the Catoma Creek
near the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge. Levels are forecast to fall below
caution stage by this afternoon and continue to fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.  Turn Around...Don't Drown. 

This will be the last flood statement issued for the Catoma Creek
near the U.S. 331 Highway Bridge for this event. A river statement
will be issued by Sunday morning...or sooner if conditions warrant.

&&

ALC101-071500-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0063.000000T0000Z-200307T1920Z/
/CATA1.1.ER.200305T1424Z.200306T1000Z.200307T0822Z.NO/
830 AM CST Sat Mar 7 2020

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  The Catoma Creek Near The U.S. 331 Highway Bridge.
* AT 7:00 AM Saturday the stage was 18.8 feet. 
* Fell below flood stage at 2:22 AM Saturday.
* Flood stage is 20 feet. 
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall to 12.1 feet by tomorrow
  morning.


&&

LAT...LON 3228 8629 3230 8631 3232 8640 3236 8640
          3231 8630 3228 8627         

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
416 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

.UPDATE...
For 12Z Aviation and removal of the Dense Fog Advisory.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
/Updated at 0300 AM CST Wed Mar 04 2020/

Through Thursday.

The main word with this period will be wet. Currently a frontal
boundary is draped across the southern sections of Alabama and will
begin to lift this morning, only to sag southward again this
afternoon. At the same time a surface low is going to meander along
the coast through the day as it slides east. A trough extends north
of the low and will help pump moisture into the region through the
day and into the evening. As the system gets closer there is enough
lift in airmass to get some elevated thunderstorms generated. These
storms will have the possibility of strong winds and potentially
large hail. We are going to go with a slight risk of severe storms
through 10 am this morning. There still could be a few strong storms
after that but really feel as though the severe threat will have
moved east of the area.

As the severe threat ends the flooding threat increases from south
to north. With abundant moisture PWATS are around 1.50 to 2 inches
so rainfall will be abundant with the stronger storms and any
potential training across the area. Biggest concern still remains
the southern half of the area and will continue with the flash flood
watch as is. Rainfall totals in the south will be between 2 and 4
inches with locally higher totals, especially along and south of the
US 80/I-85 corridor. Rainfall will finally begin to slack off
Thursday morning as the main low pressure system slides to our east.

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.LONG TERM...
/Updated at 0300 AM CST Wed Mar 04 2020/

Thursday night through Tuesday.

Dry weather will finally return Thursday night as the current storm
system moves east of the Carolinas. Temperatures on Friday will be
mild, but a deep trough over the eastern CONUS will produce breezy
conditions as high pressure moves in from the northwest. Cold
advection will arrive Friday evening, and widespread lower to mid
30s are expected for Saturday morning as northerly winds become
lighter. Dry conditions, with cool nights and mild afternoons, will
continue for the weekend as high pressures slowly shifts eastward
toward the Carolinas.

On Monday, a shortwave moving toward the Mississippi Valley will
induce southerly low-level flow and also provide adequate lift for
showers during the afternoon and into the overnight. Thought the
shortwave will move east of the area on Tuesday, some showers could
linger as southerly flow continues ahead of a decaying cold front.

87/Grantham

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAF Discussion.

Widespread rains and scattered thunderstorms possible over the
next 24 hours. Ceilings will be variable through the period, but a
whole expect them to be between MVFR and VFR with visibilities
between 5 and 6 miles as a whole and down to IFR within the
heavier rains and storms. Winds will be strong with the storms in
the south, but generally around 10 kts or less through the period.

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&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

A wet pattern will continue through Thursday morning with
widespread rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches. Drier and cooler
conditions return for Friday through the weekend.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     58  47  56  39  58 /  80 100 100   0   0
Anniston    59  48  57  39  59 /  90 100 100   0   0
Birmingham  59  49  59  41  60 /  90 100  90   0   0
Tuscaloosa  60  50  62  42  62 / 100 100  90   0   0
Calera      59  48  58  41  61 / 100 100  90   0   0
Auburn      60  50  56  42  61 / 100 100 100  10   0
Montgomery  63  53  61  44  64 / 100 100  90   0   0
Troy        66  53  62  44  64 / 100 100  90   0   0

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES/...
Flash Flood Watch through Thursday morning for the following
counties: Autauga...Barbour...Bibb...Bullock...Calhoun...
Chambers...Chilton...Clay...Cleburne...Coosa...Dallas...Elmore...
Greene...Hale...Jefferson...Lee...Lowndes...Macon...Marengo...
Montgomery...Perry...Pickens...Pike...Randolph...Russell...
Shelby...St. Clair...Sumter...Talladega...Tallapoosa...
Tuscaloosa.

&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
519 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

ALZ011>015-017>050-051430-
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-
Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-
Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-
Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
519 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the
National Weather Service office in Birmingham.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Severe storms are possible through 10 AM today along and south U.S.
Highway 80. These storms could produce damaging winds up to 60 mph
and quarter size hail.

Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall are likely this morningthrough
Thursday morning. This could cause flash flooding or areal flooding
for areas generally along and south of Interstate 20.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Due to recent and expected rainfall, rises are expected along area
rivers. A portion of the Black Warrior river basin is forecast to go
into minor flood Wednesday, and a portion of the Tallapoosa River is
forecast to rise above flood stage on Thursday. River flooding may
continue into early next week. Please refer to the latest river
statements for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management may be needed
this morning through Thursday morning.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
619 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

ALZ042-041300-
Lowndes AL-
619 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN LOWNDES COUNTY UNTIL 700
AM CST...

At 617 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pine Apple, or 19 miles northwest of Greenville, moving east at 50
mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Fort Deposit, Gordonville, Lowndes County Airport, Logan, Beechwood,
Calhoun, Mount Willing, Clover Hill, Letohatchee, Farmersville and
Fostoria.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3205 8686 3205 8691 3213 8691 3214 8641
      3205 8641 3204 8640 3203 8640 3197 8641
      3196 8686
TIME...MOT...LOC 1217Z 269DEG 43KT 3195 8692

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
623 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

ALZ044-046-049-041315-
Pike AL-Montgomery AL-Bullock AL-
623 AM CST Wed Mar 4 2020

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL PIKE...BULLOCK AND
SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES UNTIL 715 AM CST...

At 622 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dublin, or near Meadville, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Troy, Union Springs, Midway, Meadville, Banks, Pickett, Pine Level,
Aberfoil, Dublin, Franklin Field, Beans Crossroads, Guerryton,
Linwood, Shopton, Grady, Ramer, Ansley, Troy Municipal Airport, High
Ridge and Carters Hill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3182 8619 3189 8617 3196 8618 3197 8625
      3220 8622 3223 8544 3215 8543 3214 8541
      3214 8543 3202 8543 3201 8551 3200 8551
      3200 8559 3186 8568 3179 8567
TIME...MOT...LOC 1222Z 270DEG 37KT 3199 8611

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
737 AM CST WED MAR 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0641 AM     TSTM WND DMG     TROY MUNI AIRPORT       31.86N 86.01W
03/04/2020                   PIKE               AL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            59MPH WIND GUST RECORDED BY TOI ASOS AT
            641AM. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES ON ROADWAYS
            NEAR THE CITY OF TROY AND THE AIRPORT. MORE
            DETAILS TO COME.

&&

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
816 AM CST WED MAR 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0707 AM     TSTM WND DMG     2 S PICKETT             31.95N 85.62W
03/04/2020                   BULLOCK            AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 29 IN THE PEROTE
            COMMUNITY, AND ON HIGHWAY 239 NEAR THE PEA
            RIVER, CAUSING THE BRIDGE TO BE CLOSED.

&&

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
833 AM CST WED MAR 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0645 AM     TSTM WND DMG     TROY UNIVERSITY         31.80N 85.95W
03/04/2020                   PIKE               AL   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            PER THE CITY OF TROY, LARGE TREE AND POWER
            POLE DOWN ALONG PELL AVE, RESULTING IN POWER
            OUTAGES AROUND TROY UNIVERSITY.

&&

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
849 AM CST WED MAR 4 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0554 AM     TSTM WND DMG     1 WSW SELLERS           32.05N 86.31W
03/04/2020                   MONTGOMERY         AL   EMERGENCY MNGR

            TREES DOWN ON HICKORY GROVE RD, NEAR HWY 331
            SOUTH.

&&

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