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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