Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 4:50PM CDT until August 26 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 2:50pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Mobile County in southwestern Alabama...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain along with intense rain rates of 2
to 4 inches per hour will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Midtown Mobile, Tillmans Corner, Semmes, Tanner Williams, Mobile
Regional Airport, I10 And I65, Orchard, Wheelerville, West Hill,
Seven Hills, Dawes, Meadow Lake, Forest Hill, Mann, Tacon, Eight
Mile, Navco and Mertz.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Mobile, AL
Forcast Office:
NWS Mobile AL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov