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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
222 PM CDT Sun May 18 2025

.Another round of heavy rain will cause areas of high water across
parts of central Alabama through the afternoon.

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Clay AL-Shelby AL-Talladega AL-
222 PM CDT Sun May 18 2025

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
  counties, Clay, Shelby and Talladega.

* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over
  roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 222 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Talladega, Sylacauga, Childersburg, Wilsonville, Vincent,
    Harpersville, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Sycamore, Winterboro,
    Alpine, Mignon, Sylacauga Municipal Airport, Varnons and
    Gaston Steam Plant.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3333 8656 3344 8611 3327 8598 3316 8618
      3318 8650 3320 8649


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