Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 8:41PM CDT until June 18 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:41pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by heavy rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Covington County in south central Alabama...
East Central Escambia County in south central Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 840 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Andalusia, Opp, Florala, Lockhart, Red Oak, Stanley, Huckaville,
Carolina, Sanford, Horn Hill, Green Bay, Stedman, Onycha, Babbie,
Beck, Beda, Wiggins, Falco, McRae and Wing.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Covington, AL; Escambia, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov