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WFO HUNTSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, February 22, 2019

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AREAL FLOOD WATCH

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Huntsville AL

929 AM CST Wed Feb 20 2019

...Flash Flood and Areal Flood Threat Today....

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Alabama and southern middle Tennessee, including

the following areas, in Alabama, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb,

Franklin AL, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone,

Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. In southern middle Tennessee,

Franklin TN, Lincoln, and Moore.

* Through Friday afternoon

* Excessive rainfall is expected today as showers and

thunderstorms move east with a cold front. Rainfall amounts of 1

to 2 inches with locally higher amounts are possible today.

Flash flooding may occur rapidly due to the saturated ground

conditions. Also, areal and river flooding will result as

runoff continues into tonight. Additional heavy rain is possible

Saturday and Saturday night with additional flooding rains

possible.

* Residents should make preparations now if they live in a flood

prone area. This Flood Watch may need to be extended into the

weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on

current forecasts.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible

Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be

prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.

* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is

cancelled.

* At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 86.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 90 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage after midnight tonight and

continue to rise to near 96.2 feet by Saturday morning. The river

will begin to fall by early Sunday morning.

* Impact...At 98 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river

begin to flood. At 94 feet...Some secondary roads in the area begin

to flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands will occur.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.

* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is

cancelled.

* At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 86.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 90 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage after midnight tonight and

continue to rise to near 96.2 feet by Saturday morning. The river

will begin to fall by early Sunday morning.

* Impact...At 98 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river

begin to flood. At 94 feet...Some secondary roads in the area begin

to flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands will occur.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Black Warrior River At Selden Lock and Dam.

* from late tonight until further notice...or until the warning is

cancelled.

* At 9:15 AM Wednesday the stage was 86.6 feet.

* Flood stage is 90 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage after midnight tonight and

continue to rise to near 96.2 feet by Saturday morning. The river

will begin to fall by early Sunday morning.

* Impact...At 98 feet...Some cabins and trailers along the river

begin to flood. At 94 feet...Some secondary roads in the area begin

to flood. Flooding of farm and pasture lands will occur.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Locust Fork At Sayre.

* from this afternoon to Thursday morning...or until the Warning is

cancelled.

* AT 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 25 feet.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and

continue to rise to near 25.2 feet by this evening. The river will

fall below flood stage by tonight.

* Impact...At 25 feet...Flooding of low lying wood lands and

agricultural lands along the Locust Fork occurs.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Locust Fork At Sayre.

* from this afternoon to Thursday morning...or until the Warning is

cancelled.

* AT 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 25 feet.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and

continue to rise to near 25.2 feet by this evening. The river will

fall below flood stage by tonight.

* Impact...At 25 feet...Flooding of low lying wood lands and

agricultural lands along the Locust Fork occurs.

The Flood Warning continues for

The Locust Fork At Sayre.

* from this afternoon to Thursday morning...or until the Warning is

cancelled.

* AT 9:00 AM Wednesday the stage was 19.8 feet.

* Minor flooding is forecast.

* Flood stage is 25 feet.

* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and

continue to rise to near 25.2 feet by this evening. The river will

fall below flood stage by tonight.

* Impact...At 25 feet...Flooding of low lying wood lands and

agricultural lands along the Locust Fork occurs.

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