Flash Flood Warning 23, NWS Birmingham, AL

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WGUS74 KBMX 202150
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
450 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

ALC123-202300-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0023.000000T0000Z-260620T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Tallapoosa AL-
450 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING 
FOR NORTHERN TALLAPOOSA COUNTY...

At 450 PM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Public reported.

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...
  Alexander City, Jacksons' Gap, New Site, Hillabee Creek, Northern 
  Lake Martin, Eagle Creek, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park 
  and Horseshoe Bend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3306 8581 3302 8577 3296 8572 3289 8566
      3287 8597 3297 8599 3302 8592

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

32/JDavis

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
222 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Issued at 216 PM CDT SAT JUN 20 2026

- Flooding: A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Central Alabama
  through this evening due to a high chance for additional heavy
  rains falling on already saturated soils. Flash flooding will be
  possible along and south of the I-22 corridor, stretching
  eastward to the Birmingham Metro area and the I-20 corridor.

- Heat: Heat index readings approaching 100 degrees are forecast
  beginning Monday and Tuesday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
(This afternoon through Friday)
Issued at 216 PM CDT SAT JUN 20 2026

A wet pattern will persist through early next week. A warm front,
currently stretched across the northern region, will drift
northward through Sunday, maintaining a moist, southerly flow.
Westerly flow aloft will likely drive multiple impulses across
the front, triggering several MCS systems in addition to typical
summertime thunderstorms. Development will continue this
afternoon, particularly along the front and across the southern
portions of the area, where the highest flood risk exists due to
training storms. We will continue monitoring model trends to
determine if extending the current flash flood watch or issuing a
new one for Sunday is necessary. Please remain alert for
potential flood advisories and warnings.

A west to northwest flow pattern establishes itself next week,
characterized by elongated ridging over Mexico and the Four
Corners, while a series of longwave troughs rotate across the
Upper Plains and Great Lakes regions. Consequently, higher than
normal rain chances will persist through much of the work week,
as another front approaches the area and then stalls once again.
Mesoscale details remain uncertain; however, we will monitor for
potential MCS activity given the synoptic orientation.
Temperatures will increase over the weekend and into early next
week. While heat indices are not expected to reach advisory
criteria, they will approach the 100-degree mark on Monday and
Tuesday.

16

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1258 PM CDT SAT JUN 20 2026

As convective development occurs, ceilings are forecast to drop
once again with prevailing SHRA which will limit visibility at
times as coverage increases. Impacts are already being felt at
BHM and TCL with EET up next. Interests should expect frequent
amendments and potentially an addition of prevailing TSRA for
terminals through this afternoon. TEMPO TSRA was also added in
for KAUO and KMGM for later this afternoon, but forecast
confidence is a little lower in terms of timing and overall storm
coverage. Following TSRA/SHRA ending this evening, VFR conditions
can be expected with the potential for lower ceilings returning
once again. Winds will remain light and variable outside of
thunderstorms.  More showers and storms after 15z on Sunday, but
more than likely after 17z.

Note: Metars from AUO are coming through but observations are
missing data. Therefore, AMD NOT SKED has been added for this
set.

16

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...

High rain chances continue as we will remain in a wet pattern
through the work week. Ample moisture in place will keep MinRH
values above 50% through the entire forecast period. Elevated
fire weather concerns are not expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Gadsden     69  88  73  88 /  20  40  30  70
Anniston    69  87  72  88 /  20  40  20  60
Birmingham  71  87  74  89 /  20  50  30  60
Tuscaloosa  71  86  74  90 /  20  70  30  50
Calera      70  88  73  91 /  20  60  30  50
Auburn      70  86  72  88 /  30  50  30  30
Montgomery  71  86  73  90 /  30  80  30  30
Troy        71  86  73  90 /  30  60  20  30

&&

.BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 7 PM CDT this evening for the following
counties: Autauga-Barbour-Bibb-Bullock-Chambers-Chilton-Clay-
Coosa-Dallas-Elmore-Fayette-Greene-Hale-Jefferson-Lamar-Lee-
Lowndes-Macon-Marengo-Montgomery-Perry-Pickens-Pike-Randolph-
Russell-Shelby-St. Clair-Sumter-Talladega-Tallapoosa-Tuscaloosa-
Walker.

&&

DISCUSSION...16
AVIATION...16

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1230 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

ALZ024-025-201800-
Jefferson AL-Shelby AL-
1230 PM CDT Sat Jun 20 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND EAST
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Greystone, or near Leeds, moving southeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Irondale, Leeds, Chelsea, Inverness,
Highland Lakes, Cahaba Heights, Shops of Grand River, Fowler Lake,
Vandiver, Barber Motorsports Park, The Summit, Lake Purdy, Brook
Highland, Greystone, Meadowbrook, Mount Laurel, Oak Mountain State
Park, and Grants Mill Road Bridge.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3357 8655 3355 8654 3355 8648 3350 8648
      3350 8638 3348 8638 3332 8661 3343 8676
      3358 8662
TIME...MOT...LOC 1730Z 293DEG 10KT 3347 8659

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

32/JDavis