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Flash Flood Watch 8, NWS Birmingham, AL

October 4, 202136 counties in Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this flash flood watch at Oct 4, 2021, 3:11 AM CDT for 36 counties in Alabama. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 4, 2021, 3:11 AM CDT (08:11 UTC)
Expired
Oct 7, 2021, 2:56 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Flood severity
None
All 36 counties

Autauga County, AL, Barbour County, AL, Bibb County, AL, Blount County, AL, Bullock County, AL, Calhoun County, AL, Chambers County, AL, Cherokee County, AL, Chilton County, AL, Clay County, AL, Cleburne County, AL, Coosa County, AL, Dallas County, AL, Elmore County, AL, Etowah County, AL, Fayette County, AL, Hale County, AL, Jefferson County, AL, Lamar County, AL, Lee County, AL, Lowndes County, AL, Macon County, AL, Marengo County, AL, Marion County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Perry County, AL, Pike County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Russell County, AL, Shelby County, AL, St. Clair County, AL, Talladega County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL, Tuscaloosa County, AL, Walker County, AL, Winston County, AL

The radar

The Birmingham radar (KBMX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 32 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2021-10-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 821 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2021-10-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
821 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-19 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
626 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
84 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.6

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

174 
WGUS64 KBMX 040811
FFABMX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
311 AM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

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Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander City, 
Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell 
City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, 
Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, 
Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, 
Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Anniston
311 AM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Alabama, including the 
  following areas, Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, 
  Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, 
  Elmore, Etowah, Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, 
  Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, 
  Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late Tuesday night.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Tuesday night. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

40/Sizemore
11 follow-up statements
158 
WGUS64 KBMX 041426
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
926 AM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

ALZ014-015-017>021-023>029-032>049-050515-
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Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander City, 
Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell 
City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, 
Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, 
Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, 
Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Anniston
926 AM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 1 AM WEDNESDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Hale, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, 
  Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, 
  Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late Tuesday night.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Tuesday night. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

08
903 
WGUS64 KBMX 050037
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
737 PM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

ALZ014-015-017>021-023>029-032>049-051245-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211006T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Tuscaloosa-
Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Hale-Perry-Bibb-
Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander City, 
Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell 
City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, 
Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, 
Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, 
Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Anniston
737 PM CDT Mon Oct 4 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Hale, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, 
  Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, 
  Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late Tuesday night.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Tuesday night. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts. Some areas have already received 1 to 
  4 inches the past few days. These areas will be even more prone to 
  flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

75/Linhares
590 
WGUS64 KBMX 050603
FFABMX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
103 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

ALZ050-051815-
/O.EXA.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211006T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Barbour-
Including the cities of Eufaula
103 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of central Alabama, 
  including the following area, Barbour.

* Through late tonight.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through tonight into early Wednesday. Showers and 
  thunderstorms could produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which 
  could lead to flash flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 
  inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts. Some areas have 
  already received 1 to 4 inches the past few days. These areas will 
  be even more prone to flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander City, 
Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell 
City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, 
Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, 
Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, 
Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Anniston
103 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, 
  Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Hale, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, 
  Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, 
  Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late tonight.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through tonight into early Wednesday. Showers and 
  thunderstorms could produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which 
  could lead to flash flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 
  inches are forecast, with locally higher amounts. Some areas have 
  already received 1 to 4 inches the past few days. These areas will 
  be even more prone to flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

16
872 
WGUS64 KBMX 050734
FFABMX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
234 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

ALZ011>013-052100-
/O.EXB.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211007T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-
Including the cities of Vernon, Hamilton, Fayette, and Sulligent
234 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has expanded the

* Flash Flood Watch to include a portion of central Alabama, 
  including the following areas, Fayette, Lamar and Marion.

* Through late Wednesday night.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts. Some areas have already received 1 to 
  4 inches the past few days. These areas will be even more prone to 
  flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-
Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Eufaula, Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, 
Valley, Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander 
City, Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, 
Pell City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, 
Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, 
Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, 
Tuscaloosa, Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Anniston
234 AM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Hale, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery, Perry, 
  Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, 
  Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late Wednesday night.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts. Some areas have already received 1 to 
  4 inches the past few days. These areas will be even more prone to 
  flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
613 
WGUS64 KBMX 051828
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
128 PM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
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Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Eufaula, Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, 
Valley, Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander 
City, Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fayette, Fort Deposit, Vernon, 
Sylacauga, Hamilton, Pell City, Heflin, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, 
Marion, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, 
Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, 
Sulligent, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, Troy, Birmingham, 
Jasper, and Anniston
128 PM CDT Tue Oct 5 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY 
NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Fayette, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, 
  Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. 
  Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late Wednesday night.

* Periods of heavy rain are expected across much of Central Alabama 
  through Wednesday night. Showers and thunderstorms will produce 
  locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  forecast, with locally higher amounts. Some areas have received 1 
  to 4 inches the past few days. These areas will be even more prone 
  to flooding as the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
834 
WGUS64 KBMX 061047
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
547 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

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Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Selma, 
Eufaula, Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, 
Valley, Centreville, Moundville, Linden, Double Springs, Alexander 
City, Centre, Alabaster, Demopolis, Fayette, Fort Deposit, Vernon, 
Sylacauga, Hamilton, Pell City, Heflin, Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, 
Marion, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, Lafayette, 
Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Greensboro, 
Sulligent, Clanton, Talladega, Auburn, Tuscaloosa, Troy, Birmingham, 
Jasper, and Anniston
547 AM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Fayette, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, 
  Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. 
  Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.

* Through late tonight.

* Periods of heavy rain are expected across much of Central Alabama 
  through tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will produce locally 
  heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash flooding. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts. Some areas have received 2 to 6 inches the 
  past few days. These areas will be even more prone to flooding as 
  the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should flash flood warnings be issued.

&&

$$
984 
WGUS64 KBMX 062005
FFABMX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
305 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

ALZ011>013-023-032-039-062115-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211007T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Tuscaloosa-Hale-Marengo-
Including the cities of Linden, Sulligent, Demopolis, Fayette, 
Tuscaloosa, Vernon, Hamilton, Greensboro, and Moundville
305 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Alabama, including 
the following areas, Fayette, Hale, Lamar, Marengo, Marion and 
Tuscaloosa has been cancelled.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

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Tallapoosa-Chambers-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Eufaula, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Double Springs, Alexander City, Centre, Alabaster, 
Selma, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell City, Birmingham, 
Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, 
Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Anniston, 
Talladega, Auburn, Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Clanton
305 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, 
  Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Walker and 
  Winston.

* Through Thursday morning.

* Periods of heavy rain possible across much of Central Alabama 
  through tonight. Showers and thunderstorms will produce locally 
  heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash flooding. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 1 inch are forecast, with 
  locally higher amounts. Some areas have received 2 to 6 inches the 
  past few days. These areas will be even more prone to flooding as 
  the ground has become saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
845 
WGUS64 KBMX 070248
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
948 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

ALZ014-015-017>021-024>029-033>038-040>050-071100-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211007T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-
Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-
Tallapoosa-Chambers-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Eufaula, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Double Springs, Alexander City, Centre, Alabaster, 
Selma, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell City, Birmingham, 
Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, 
Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Anniston, 
Talladega, Auburn, Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Clanton
948 PM CDT Wed Oct 6 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, 
  Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Walker and 
  Winston.

* Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* Periods of heavy rainfall are expected across much of Central 
  Alabama through Thursday morning. Showers and thunderstorms could 
  produce locally heavy rainfall at times, which could lead to flash 
  flooding. Total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are forecast, 
  with locally higher amounts of 5 inches or more possible. Some 
  areas have already received 2 to 6 inches the past few days. These 
  areas will be even more prone to flooding as the ground has become 
  saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

75/Linhares
241 
WGUS64 KBMX 071029
FFABMX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
529 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

ALZ014-015-017>021-024>029-033>038-040>050-072000-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-
Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-
Tallapoosa-Chambers-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-
Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Eufaula, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Double Springs, Alexander City, Centre, Alabaster, 
Selma, Fort Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell City, Birmingham, 
Wetumpka, Moody, Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Hoover, 
Lafayette, Columbiana, Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Anniston, 
Talladega, Auburn, Troy, Marion, Jasper, and Clanton
529 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, 
  Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Walker and 
  Winston.

* Through this evening.

* Heavy rainfall has fallen across portions of Central Alabama for 
  several days. Additional showers and thunderstorms today will 
  produce locally heavy rainfall, which could lead to additional 
  flash flooding. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible, 
  with locally higher amounts of 5 inches or more possible. Some 
  areas have already received 6 to 13 inches of rainfall, and these 
  areas will be even more prone to flooding as the ground has become 
  saturated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

14
107 
WGUS64 KBMX 071626
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1126 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

ALZ014-015-071730-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Winston-Walker-
Including the cities of Double Springs and Jasper
1126 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Alabama, including 
the following areas, Walker and Winston has been cancelled.

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to 
heed remaining road closures.

$$

ALZ017>021-024>029-033>038-040>050-080000-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-
Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Eufaula, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Hoover, Alexander City, Centre, Alabaster, Selma, Fort 
Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, 
Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Lafayette, Columbiana, 
Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Anniston, Talladega, Auburn, 
Troy, Marion, and Clanton
1126 AM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of central Alabama, including the following areas, 
  Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, 
  Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, 
  Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Randolph, 
  Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tallapoosa.

* Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* Heavy rain has fallen across portions of Central Alabama for 
  several days. Showers and thunderstorms today could produce 
  locally heavy rainfall, mainly east of I-65, which could lead to 
  flash flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are 
  possible, with locally higher amounts. Some areas in Jefferson and 
  Shelby counties have already received 6 to 13 inches of rainfall, 
  and these areas will be even more prone to flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$
049 
WGUS64 KBMX 071956
FFABMX

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
256 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

ALZ017>021-024>029-033>038-040>050-072100-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.A.0008.000000T0000Z-211008T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-
Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-
Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-
Pike-Barbour-
Including the cities of Roanoke, Lanett, Union Springs, Eufaula, 
Prattville, Oneonta, Montgomery, Dadeville, Phenix City, Valley, 
Centreville, Hoover, Alexander City, Centre, Alabaster, Selma, Fort 
Deposit, Sylacauga, Heflin, Pell City, Birmingham, Wetumpka, Moody, 
Rockford, Tallassee, Gadsden, Hayneville, Lafayette, Columbiana, 
Ashland, Tuskegee, Opelika, Pelham, Anniston, Talladega, Auburn, 
Troy, Marion, and Clanton
256 PM CDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of central Alabama, including 
the following areas, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Blount, Bullock, 
Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Dallas, 
Elmore, Etowah, Jefferson, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, 
Pike, Randolph, Russell, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tallapoosa 
has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. Flooding is no longer expected to pose 
a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Birmingham, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 3, 8:04 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXFayette, Walker116 min
Oct 3, 9:05 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXFayette, Jefferson, Marion, Walker3 hr
Oct 3, 10:59 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXJefferson3 hr
Oct 4, 12:53 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXJefferson, St. Clair, Shelby3 hr
Oct 4, 1:23 AM CDTDense Fog AdvisoryBMXBlount, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Pickens, Tuscaloosa and 2 more8 hr
Oct 4, 9:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXLee3 hr
Oct 4, 11:51 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXRussell3 hr
Oct 4, 12:20 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXLee, Russell3 hr
Oct 4, 12:44 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXLowndes, Montgomery3 hr
Oct 4, 1:33 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXMontgomery87 min
Oct 4, 3:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXCoosa33 min
Oct 4, 3:21 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXLee, Russell3 hr
Oct 4, 3:28 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXLowndes, Montgomery3 hr
Oct 4, 4:40 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXChilton, Coosa3 hr
Oct 4, 4:56 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningBMXChilton3 hr
Oct 4, 5:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBibb36 min
Oct 4, 5:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXShelby36 min
Oct 4, 5:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBibb29 min
Oct 4, 5:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXShelby23 min
Oct 4, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXShelby47 min
Oct 4, 5:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBibb, Shelby43 min
Oct 4, 6:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXShelby28 min
Oct 4, 6:17 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXJefferson28 min
Oct 4, 6:34 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXJefferson26 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.