Live Weather Updates on Francine’s Impacts in Alabama
We have been monitoring Francine for several days. The system made landfall yesterday and will continue to weaken. However, as it tracks through the southern region, its remnants will bring rain, potential flooding, winds, and possible tornadoes to Alabama.
Damage Reports in West Alabama
Trees were blown down and blocking the road in the following counties:
Greene
Lamar
Pickens
Sumter
For Tuscaloosa - The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
county, Tuscaloosa.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 601 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... Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Bryant Denny Stadium, University Mall, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, McFarland Mall, Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, The University Of Alabama Quad, Stillman College, Oliver Lock And Dam, Palmore Park, Lake Tuscaloosa Dam, Lake Harris, and Lake Tuscaloosa.
READ MORE: Heavy Rainfall is Expected Across Alabama Prompting a Flood Watch
READ MORE: Weather Alert: Wind Advisory Issued for Portions of Alabama
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