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2018 [KBMX] BIRMINGHAM Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 16

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

926 
WGUS54 KBMX 301155
FFWBMX
ALC063-065-119-301500-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FF.W.0016.180530T1155Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
655 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Greene County in west central Alabama...
  Hale County in west central Alabama...
  Central Sumter County in west central Alabama...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 654 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to
  begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Livingston, Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron,
  Boligee, Union, Gainesville, Epes, Newbern, Emelle, Panola, West
  Greene, Thornhill, Boyd, Sawyerville, Knoxville, Walden Quarters
  and The University Of West Alabama.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3299 8834 3301 8772 3300 8742 3283 8742
      3283 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753 3248 8752
      3248 8772 3252 8773 3252 8782 3254 8782
      3255 8783 3255 8784 3253 8785 3256 8839

$$

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739 
WGUS74 KBMX 301309
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC119-301318-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sumter AL-
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

ALC063-065-301500-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 808 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area.  Flash flooding is already 
ongoing and this warning will be extended shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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613 
WGUS54 KBMX 301315
FFWBMX
ALC063-065-302030-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
815 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Greene County in west central Alabama...
  Hale County in west central Alabama...

* Until 330 PM CDT Wednesday.

* At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rains continuing 
  across the warned area. Multiple reports of life-threatening flash 
  flooding have been reported. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 
  Greene and Hale Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union,
  Epes, Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola,
  Wedgeworth, Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West
  Greene, Allison, Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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912 
WGUS74 KBMX 301431
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC063-065-302030-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR GREENE AND HALE 
COUNTIES...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 924 AM CDT, Greene County Emergency Management as well as law 
enforcement in Hale County reported widespread flash flooding in 
Greensboro and Eutaw. Numerous roads are now flooded, along with 
evacuations ongoing at an apartment complex in Greensboro. 
Businesses in Eutaw are now being flooded. This is a life-
threatening situation!

Once again, a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Greene and Hale Counties, is 
in effect. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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581 
WGUS74 KBMX 301818
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
118 PM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC063-065-302030-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
118 PM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 109 PM CDT, Emergency Management as well as social media reports 
confirm that flooding is still ongoing across Greene and Hale 
counties with multiple roadways deemed impassible. Runoff from 
previous heavy rainfall this morning will continue to cause streams 
and creeks to overflow their banks. Therefore, the Flash Flood 
Warning will remain in effect.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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926 
WGUS54 KBMX 301155
FFWBMX
ALC063-065-119-301500-
/O.NEW.KBMX.FF.W.0016.180530T1155Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
655 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Greene County in west central Alabama...
  Hale County in west central Alabama...
  Central Sumter County in west central Alabama...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 654 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to
  begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Livingston, Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron,
  Boligee, Union, Gainesville, Epes, Newbern, Emelle, Panola, West
  Greene, Thornhill, Boyd, Sawyerville, Knoxville, Walden Quarters
  and The University Of West Alabama.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3299 8834 3301 8772 3300 8742 3283 8742
      3283 8747 3266 8747 3265 8753 3248 8752
      3248 8772 3252 8773 3252 8782 3254 8782
      3255 8783 3255 8784 3253 8785 3256 8839

$$

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739 
WGUS74 KBMX 301309
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC119-301318-
/O.CAN.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Sumter AL-
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR CENTRAL SUMTER COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

ALC063-065-301500-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
809 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 AM CDT FOR
GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 808 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area.  Flash flooding is already 
ongoing and this warning will be extended shortly.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

56
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613 
WGUS54 KBMX 301315
FFWBMX
ALC063-065-302030-
/O.EXT.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
815 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Greene County in west central Alabama...
  Hale County in west central Alabama...

* Until 330 PM CDT Wednesday.

* At 812 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rains continuing 
  across the warned area. Multiple reports of life-threatening flash 
  flooding have been reported. This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for 
  Greene and Hale Counties. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS 
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union,
  Epes, Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola,
  Wedgeworth, Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West
  Greene, Allison, Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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912 
WGUS74 KBMX 301431
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC063-065-302030-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR GREENE AND HALE 
COUNTIES...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 924 AM CDT, Greene County Emergency Management as well as law 
enforcement in Hale County reported widespread flash flooding in 
Greensboro and Eutaw. Numerous roads are now flooded, along with 
evacuations ongoing at an apartment complex in Greensboro. 
Businesses in Eutaw are now being flooded. This is a life-
threatening situation!

Once again, a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Greene and Hale Counties, is 
in effect. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER 
GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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581 
WGUS74 KBMX 301818
FFSBMX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
118 PM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC063-065-302030-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
118 PM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT FOR
GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 109 PM CDT, Emergency Management as well as social media reports 
confirm that flooding is still ongoing across Greene and Hale 
counties with multiple roadways deemed impassible. Runoff from 
previous heavy rainfall this morning will continue to cause streams 
and creeks to overflow their banks. Therefore, the Flash Flood 
Warning will remain in effect.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

$$

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