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River Flood Warning 13, NWS Birmingham, AL

March 26, 2023Elmore County, Montgomery County, Alabama

NWS Birmingham, AL issued this river flood warning at Mar 26, 2023, 3:15 PM CDT for Elmore County, Montgomery County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 27, 2023, 4:08 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2023, 3:15 PM CDT (20:15 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2023, 4:08 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 30, 2023, 8:31 PM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Birmingham, AL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

Counties Elmore County, AL, Montgomery County, AL

The river

Written for the forecast point Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant (MGYA1).

Action stage
15 ft
Minor stage
25 ft
Moderate stage
32 ft
Major stage
38 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 02419890, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

587 
WGUS44 KBMX 262015
FLWBMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
315 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...The National Weather Service in Birmingham AL has issued a Flood 
Warning for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

.Recent heavy rainfall of two to three inches has occurred over the 
last couple of days upstream of the Tallapoosa Water Plant and a 
flood warning is now in effect for the Tallapoosa River Basin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

&&


ALC051-101-271600-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230329T0406Z-230330T1919Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230329T0406Z.230329T1800Z.230330T0718Z.NO/
315 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING TO EARLY THURSDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening to early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa 
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas 
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
  At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of 
  the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 
  feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground.
  At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed 
  due to water over the roadway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise above action stage on Monday
    morning. It will then rise above flood stage late Tuesday
    evening cresting to 28.5 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It
    will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

08
9 follow-up statements
972 
WGUS84 KBMX 270258
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
958 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Another statement will be issued by Monday afternoon, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC051-101-271800-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230329T0730Z-230330T1834Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230329T0730Z.230329T1800Z.230330T0634Z.NO/
958 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT TO EARLY 
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night to early Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa 
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas 
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
  At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of 
  the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 
  feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground.
  At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed 
  due to water over the roadway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to 24.5 feet Tuesday morning.
    It will then fall to 23.0 feet Tuesday evening. It will rise
    above flood stage early Wednesday morning to 27.9 feet early
    Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Thursday morning.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

88
838 
WGUS44 KBMX 271402
FLWBMX

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
902 AM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and 
increased in duration for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore 
  and Montgomery Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC051-101-280515-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.230327T2108Z-230331T0524Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230327T2108Z.230329T0000Z.230330T1724Z.NO/
902 AM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO EARLY FRIDAY 
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...From this afternoon to early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in 
  the Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises 
  between 32 and 36 feet.
  At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods. 
  At 34.0 feet, Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as 
  water rises to this stage and higher.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.9 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this afternoon to a crest of 33.7 feet tomorrow evening.
    It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$
893 
WGUS84 KBMX 280206
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At Wadley affecting Randolph, Tallapoosa and 
  Chambers Counties.

.The Tallapoosa River at the Tallapoosa River Water Plant will crest 
tonight, while the Tallapoosa River at Wadley has fallen below flood 
stage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

&&


ALC017-111-123-280315-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230328T0206Z/
/WDLA1.1.ER.230327T1139Z.230327T1330Z.230327T1443Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tallapoosa River At Wadley.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 6.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to fall.


&&

LAT...LON 3321 8557 3308 8554 3302 8555 3303 8560
      3308 8558 3321 8561


$$

ALC051-101-281715-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1406Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0600Z.230331T0206Z.NO/
906 PM CDT Mon Mar 27 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa 
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas 
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
  At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of 
  the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 
  feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground.
  At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed 
  due to water over the roadway.
  At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to 
  flood.
  At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the 
  Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between 
  32 and 36 feet.
  At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods. 
  At 34.0 feet, Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as 
  water rises to this stage and higher.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late this evening to a crest of 34.3 feet early Wednesday
    morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

32/Davis
158 
WGUS84 KBMX 281349
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
849 AM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore 
  and Montgomery Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Another statement will be issued by this evening, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC051-101-290500-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T2317Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T1200Z.230331T1117Z.NO/
849 AM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.7 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday was 28.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.5
    feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.  Moderate flood stage is 32 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$
358 
WGUS84 KBMX 290107
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
807 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore 
  and Montgomery Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

&&


ALC051-101-291615-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1500Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T1200Z.230331T0300Z.NO/
807 PM CDT Tue Mar 28 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is 
  forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa 
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas 
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
  At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of 
  the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 
  feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground.
  At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed 
  due to water over the roadway.
  At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to 
  flood.
  At 32.0 feet, Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the 
  Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between 
  32 and 36 feet.
  At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 32.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 32.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.2
    feet Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late Thursday evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

89^GSatterwhite
902 
WGUS84 KBMX 291448
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
948 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Another statement will be issued this evening, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC051-101-300600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230401T0322Z/
/MGYA1.2.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T1522Z.NO/
948 AM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 33.0 feet, Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm 
  floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 33.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Friday morning and continue falling to 13.3 feet by
    Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$
710 
WGUS84 KBMX 300147
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
847 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

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

&&


ALC051-101-301700-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1715Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0515Z.NO/
847 PM CDT Wed Mar 29 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Low areas near the junction with the Coosa 
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas 
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
  At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of 
  the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 
  feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher 
  ground.
  At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed 
  due to water over the roadway.
  At 31.0 feet, Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to 
  flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.4 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 8:15 PM CDT Wednesday was 33.6 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning and continue falling to 12.7 feet Monday
    evening.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

89^GSatterwhite
694 
WGUS84 KBMX 301447
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
947 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting Elmore 
  and Montgomery Counties.

.Flooding continues on the Tallapoosa River Basin and a flood 
warning remains in effect.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

Another statement will be issued by late tonight, or sooner if 
conditions warrant.

&&


ALC051-101-310600-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T1248Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0048Z.NO/
947 AM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.

* IMPACTS...At 25.5 feet, Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side 
  is closed due to water over the roadway.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 32.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    this evening and continue falling to 12.4 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$
053 
WGUS84 KBMX 310131
FLSBMX

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
831 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in 
Alabama...

  Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant affecting 
  Montgomery and Elmore Counties.

.The Tallapoosa River Basin has fallen below flood stage, so the 
flood warning has been cancelled.

ALC051-101-310245-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-230331T0131Z/
/MGYA1.1.ER.230328T0203Z.230329T0930Z.230331T0048Z.NO/
831 PM CDT Thu Mar 30 2023

...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Warning is cancelled for
  the Tallapoosa River At The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 27.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:15 AM CDT Thursday was 32.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river has fallen below flood stage.


&&

LAT...LON 3239 8609 3242 8620 3249 8626 3250 8624
      3244 8616 3244 8609


$$

75/Linhares

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Birmingham, AL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at Mar 26, 3:05 PM CDT, 10 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 26, 3:05 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
305 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...New LONG TERM...

.SHORT TERM...
(This afternoon through Monday)
Issued at 1210 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

A southwest flow persist aloft over the area while a warm front
remains positioned from south of Demopolis to near Clanton to
south of Anniston. Well-defined surface convergence along with
divergence aloft with shortwave disturbances moving over the area
all continue to provide support for shower and thunderstorm
activity. Currently, instability values are the highest across the
southwest portion of the state and that is where the heaviest
activity is ongoing and more development is expected through the
afternoon. The surface warm front has been encountering more
resistance than expected due to weak wedging effects evidenced in
the persistent easterly winds near the Interstate 20 corridor with
dew points in the 50s.

This afternoon.

A few disturbances will continue to move northeast aloft across
the area while instability remains strongest to the southwest of
the area. Expect continued showers and thunderstorms with some
severe storms remaining possible. The primary risk will continue
to be for large hail and some damaging winds. The risk of a
tornado or two will remain possible in closer proximity to the
warm front where wind shear will be greatest. The warm front is
expected to move further north late this afternoon, becoming
positioned south of the Interstate 20 corridor. Winds will
converge toward the front with speeds from 6-12 mph. Temperatures
will range the upper 60s in the higher elevations east to the mid
80s across the far southeast.

Tonight.

Some more potent disturbances aloft will move over South-Central
Mississippi this evening and progress northeast over the area
tonight. Surface low pressure is forecast to develop across
Mississippi and move northeast across the area this evening and
overnight. Showers and thunderstorms will become widespread
through the evening and overnight with some severe storms
remaining possible. Large hail and damaging winds will continue to
be possible. A tornado risk will exist with best potential closer
to the warm front and the surface low pressure system as it moves
northeast along the warm front. Winds will continue to converge
along the warm front with speeds from 4-8 mph. Lows will range
from the mid 50s northwest to the upper 60s southeast.

Monday.

A southwest flow will continue aloft on Monday while a surface
cold front will push southeast across the area through the day as
expansive surface high pressure builds over the Northern Plains.
Expect shower and thunderstorm activity to become increasingly
confined to the southeast counties through the afternoon as drier
air moves in from the northwest. Winds areawide will become
northwest at 6-12 mph. Highs will range from the low 70s northeast
to around 80 southeast.

05

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Monday night through next Saturday)
Issued at 244 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

A quick moving upper level impulse will track along the Gulf Coast
late Monday night and Tuesday. The models have trimmed back the
northern edge of the rain with this system, and reduced rain
chances for areas north of I-85. Low level winds will remain
from the northeast Monday night and Tuesday, so low level Gulf
moisture will be cut-off and instability very limited, so only
included a slight chance of storms for areas along and south of
I-85. The rain will move out of south central Alabama by late
afternoon Tuesday. Dry weather Tuesday night through Friday. A
cold front will bring some rain to the area Friday night and
Saturday. Much more seasonal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday
with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. A chilly start
Wednesday morning with lows in the upper 30s far north to upper
40s south. Highs back into the 80s by Friday.

58/rose

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1210 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

MVFR to IFR conditions will persist across the area with the
worst conditions near MGM/TOI through mid afternoon as showers and
some thunderstorms continuing to move east across the area.
Expect deteriorating conditions this evening through the overnight
areawide that will affect all sites with IFR conditions and
potential for thunderstorms. Conditions will gradually improve
toward the end of this cycle as drier air begins to move into the
area from the northwest.

05

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

A robust storm system will pass through Alabama tonight, producing
numerous showers and storms with locally heavy rainfall. The
highest rainfall amounts will be between I-20 and I-85, with 2-4
inches possible. A cool front will push through Central Alabama
on Monday, ending the rain from north to south. Min RH values on
Monday 45-50 percent north of I-20 and 50-60 percent south of
I-20. 20 foot winds will shift to the northwest 5-7 mph across
north Alabama on Monday, with west to southwest winds 5-7 mph
across the southern counties. Another round of rain will move
across south Alabama late Monday night and Tuesday, with rainfall
amounts generally less than one-half inch.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     59  75  47  68 /  80  20   0  10
Anniston    60  77  50  70 / 100  30   0  10
Birmingham  61  76  51  69 /  90  20   0  10
Tuscaloosa  61  78  52  71 /  90  20  10  20
Calera      62  77  53  70 / 100  30  10  20
Auburn      64  79  55  69 / 100  60  20  50
Montgomery  67  81  55  69 / 100  60  30  60
Troy        67  80  58  70 /  80  80  30  70

&&

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

&&

SHORT TERM...05
LONG TERM....58/rose
AVIATION...05
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 26, 4:19 AM CDT, 10 hours 56 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
419 AM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

ALZ011>015-017>050-271230-
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-
419 AM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Outlook through Tonight.

Severe storms are possible through tonight, with several rounds of
storms possible. Primary threats include large hail, damaging winds
up to 60 mph, and localized flash flooding. A couple tornadoes are
possible, beginning this afternoon, across the southern half of
Central Alabama.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

The potential for severe storms will continue through early Monday
morning, possibly as late as 8am, for locations south of I-85. Threats
include large hail, damaging winds up to 60 mph, isolated flash
flooding, and a couple tornadoes.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 26, 12:31 PM CDT, 2 hours 44 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1231 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

ALZ040>042-261815-
Autauga AL-Lowndes AL-Dallas AL-
1231 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Autauga,
northern Lowndes and southeastern Dallas Counties through 115 PM
CDT...

At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dallas Lake, or near Selmont-West Selmont, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Prattville, Selmont-West Selmont, Autaugaville, White Hall,
Lowndesboro, Benton, Belknap, Tyler, Autauga County Airport, Dallas
Lake, Manack, Robert F. Henry Lock And Dam, Craig Field Aiport and
Selma Drag Strip.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
central and south central Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3237 8704 3245 8648 3237 8647 3236 8648
      3236 8649 3235 8649 3234 8650 3234 8648
      3233 8647 3229 8649 3227 8648 3227 8645
      3223 8644 3219 8704
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 261DEG 33KT 3228 8699

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

86/Martin
Local storm report, Mar 26, 12:59 PM CDT, 2 hours 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
1259 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

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

0245 AM     HAIL             MAXWELL GUNTER REC AREA 32.78N 85.83W
03/26/2023  E1.75 INCH       TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED ALONG CR 34
            NEAR LAKE MARTIN.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 26, 1:47 PM CDT, 1 hour 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
147 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

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

0720 AM     HAIL             1 E WIND CREEK STATE PA 32.86N 85.93W
03/26/2023  E1.75 INCH       TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL
            NEAR WIND CREEK. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.

&&
Local storm report, Mar 26, 2:35 PM CDT, 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
235 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

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

0126 AM     HAIL             2 SW DADEVILLE          32.81N 85.78W
03/26/2023  E1.00 INCH       TALLAPOOSA         AL   PUBLIC

            PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL ALONG AL
            HWY 49.

&&

MAL
Local storm report, Mar 26, 3:02 PM CDT, 13 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BIRMINGHAM AL
302 PM CDT SUN MAR 26 2023

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

0320 AM     HAIL             1 SSE RANDOLPH          32.89N 86.90W
03/26/2023  E1.25 INCH       BIBB               AL   PUBLIC

            HAIL COVERING THE GROUND. A FEW CRACKS IN
            CAR WINDSHIELDS.

&&

MAL
Special weather statement, Mar 26, 3:14 PM CDT, 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
314 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

ALZ046-050-262045-
Bullock AL-Barbour AL-
314 PM CDT Sun Mar 26 2023

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Bullock and
northwestern Barbour Counties through 345 PM CDT...

At 314 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Midway to near Beans Crossroads. Movement
was east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Midway, Pickett, Aberfoil, Spring Hill, Comer, Three Notch, Perote
and Mount Andrew.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM CDT for
southeastern Alabama.

&&

LAT...LON 3192 8558 3195 8579 3197 8579 3197 8589
      3216 8557 3213 8525 3211 8523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2014Z 267DEG 23KT 3206 8556 3199 8580

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

32/Davis

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 12:48 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXCoosa27 min
Mar 26, 12:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXCoosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa36 min
Mar 26, 1:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXTallapoosa23 min
Mar 26, 1:40 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers29 min
Mar 26, 2:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXElmore37 min
Mar 26, 2:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXCoosa, Elmore, Tallapoosa45 min
Mar 26, 2:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXAutauga, Chilton38 min
Mar 26, 2:46 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXChambers, Tallapoosa44 min
Mar 26, 2:50 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXAutauga, Chilton, Coosa, Elmore55 min
Mar 26, 2:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBibb, Perry39 min
Mar 26, 3:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXChilton45 min
Mar 26, 3:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXClay, Coosa, Tallapoosa44 min
Mar 26, 3:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChilton33 min
Mar 26, 3:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers17 min
Mar 26, 3:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXTallapoosa33 min
Mar 26, 3:49 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXCoosa56 min
Mar 26, 3:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBibb48 min
Mar 26, 4:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers, Randolph, Tallapoosa35 min
Mar 26, 4:07 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXMarengo, Sumter53 min
Mar 26, 4:22 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXChilton38 min
Mar 26, 4:25 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXTallapoosa35 min
Mar 26, 4:29 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Perry76 min
Mar 26, 4:34 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXShelby41 min
Mar 26, 4:44 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXCoosa, Shelby, Talladega46 min
Mar 26, 4:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXSumter47 min
Mar 26, 5:00 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers, Tallapoosa45 min
Mar 26, 5:20 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXDallas, Hale, Marengo, Perry40 min
Mar 26, 5:23 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXClay, Coosa, Talladega52 min
Mar 26, 5:34 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXAutauga, Chilton, Dallas56 min
Mar 26, 5:45 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXGreene, Hale, Marengo45 min
Mar 26, 5:53 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXDallas, Perry67 min
Mar 26, 6:06 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBMXAutauga, Bibb, Chambers, Chilton, Clay, Coosa and 9 more5 hr
Mar 26, 6:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChilton, Coosa, Elmore50 min
Mar 26, 6:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXElmore58 min
Mar 26, 6:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXCoosa, Tallapoosa48 min
Mar 26, 6:58 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXAutauga, Dallas, Lowndes49 min
Mar 26, 7:14 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXMarengo48 min
Mar 26, 7:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXChambers47 min
Mar 26, 7:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXElmore45 min
Mar 26, 9:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMarengo43 min
Mar 26, 10:13 AM CDTFlood WatchBMXAutauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers and 25 more27 hr
Mar 26, 11:01 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXDallas27 min
Mar 26, 11:07 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXElmore38 min
Mar 26, 12:31 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXLowndes44 min
Mar 26, 3:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBullock31 min
Mar 26, 3:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXRussell49 min
Mar 26, 3:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXRussell30 min
Mar 26, 3:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXBarbour, Russell29 min
Mar 26, 4:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXBullock45 min
Mar 26, 5:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMacon, Montgomery41 min
Mar 26, 5:28 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXElmore, Macon, Montgomery47 min
Mar 26, 5:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBMXMarengo58 min
Mar 26, 5:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXLee, Macon, Tallapoosa62 min
Mar 26, 5:45 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXTallapoosa33 min
Mar 26, 5:46 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXGreene, Sumter74 min
Mar 26, 6:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatBMXSumter65 min
Mar 26, 6:16 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers, Lee44 min
Mar 26, 6:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXChambers, Tallapoosa61 min
Mar 26, 6:59 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningBMXHale, Marengo50 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 gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.