News

Actions

AL WFO HUNTSVILLE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories

Posted

WFO HUNTSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, February 21, 2019

—————

AREAL FLOOD WARNING

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED

Flood Warning

National Weather Service Huntsville AL

615 PM CST WED FEB 20 2019

The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has extended the

* Flood Warning for...

Northeastern Madison County in north central Alabama...

South central Moore County in Middle Tennessee...

Southeastern Lincoln County in Middle Tennessee...

* Until 1230 AM CST Thursday.

* Earlier this afternoon, local law enforcement reported flooding in

Northeastern portions of Madison County, particularly around the

Hazel Green and Meridianville areas. Flooding was also occurring

along the Flint River in Eastern Madison County. Reports of

flooding have also been received from Lincoln County in Tennessee

around the Fayetteville area. Although rainfall has mostly tapered

off, ongoing flooding will continue through this evening and

tonight.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...

Northern Huntsville, Fayetteville, Moores Mill, Meridianville,

Hazel Green, Alabama A And M University, New Market, Lincoln,

Mulberry and Maysville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding. When encountering water covering roadways,

always turn around, don't drown. The road bed may be washed out

under the murky water, causing you to be stranded or trapped.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All

interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

—————

Copyright 2019 AccuWeather