Flash Flood Warning 31, NWS Mobile, AL

Issued

Jun 19, 2021, 6:33 AM CDT (11:33 UTC)

Expired

Jun 19, 2021, 12:30 PM CDT

In force

6 hr

Issued by

NWS Mobile, AL

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 11:36 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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502 
WGUS54 KMOB 191133
FFWMOB
ALC003-053-097-FLC033-113-191730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.FF.W.0031.210619T1133Z-210619T1730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Mobile AL
633 AM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southwestern Escambia County in south central Alabama...
  Baldwin County in southwestern Alabama...
  Southeastern Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
  Escambia County in northwestern Florida...
  Western Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida...

* Until 1230 PM CDT.

* At 633 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 
  2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  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...
  Pensacola, Ferry Pass, Brent, West Pensacola, Ensley, Daphne, 
  Warrington, Fairhope, Gonzalez, Gulf Shores, Bay Minette, Atmore, 
  Foley, Pace, Gulf Breeze, Orange Beach, Spanish Fort, Goulding, 
  Robertsdale and Point Clear.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3036 8696 3016 8807 3115 8794 3114 8794
      3116 8793 3115 8790 3117 8790 3114 8787
      3117 8789 3116 8788 3118 8785 3119 8788
      3121 8788 3120 8785 3123 8786 3123 8784
      3128 8783 3127 8780 3130 8778 3101 8744

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

976 
WGUS74 KMOB 191726
FFSMOB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1226 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

ALC003-053-097-FLC033-113-191736-
/O.EXP.KMOB.FF.W.0031.000000T0000Z-210619T1730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Baldwin AL-Escambia AL-Mobile AL-Escambia FL-Santa Rosa FL-
1226 PM CDT Sat Jun 19 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1230 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR 
SOUTHWESTERN ESCAMBIA, BALDWIN, SOUTHEASTERN MOBILE, ESCAMBIA AND 
WESTERN SANTA ROSA COUNTIES...

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no 
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining 
road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT Sunday for 
Portions of Alabama. Portions of northwest Florida. Portions of 
southeast Mississippi.

LAT...LON 3036 8696 3016 8807 3115 8794 3114 8794
      3116 8793 3115 8790 3117 8790 3114 8787
      3117 8789 3116 8788 3118 8785 3119 8788
      3121 8788 3120 8785 3123 8786 3123 8784
      3128 8783 3127 8780 3130 8778 3101 8744

$$

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