Heavy Rainfall is Expected Across Alabama Prompting a Flood Watch

Francine is on the move, and heavy rainfall could occur in our area through Friday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham has prompted a “Flood Watch” due to potential waves of showers and thunderstorms through Friday evening.

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“Two to four inches of rain is expected across the watch area, with locally higher amounts of six to nine inches possible due to training thunderstorms,” said the National Weather Service in Birmingham.

Also, “Urban and flash flooding are the main concerns, including significant flash flooding potential in areas impacted by the highest rainfall amounts.”

READ MORE: Francine On the Move: Expect Rain, Winds, & Tornadoes in Alabama

Townsquare Media Coverage Areas Under the Flood Watch

Bibb

Fayette

Greene

Hale

Lamar

Perry

Pickens

Sumter

Tuscaloosa

Walker