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Thunderstorm Watch issued by the NWS that includes Elmore County until 1:00 a.m…..

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED:
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
540 PM EDT SAT JUL 21 2018

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 300 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 AM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ALABAMA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BARBOUR              BULLOCK             CALHOUN
CHAMBERS             CHEROKEE            CLAY
CLEBURNE             COOSA               ELMORE
LEE                  MACON               RANDOLPH
RUSSELL              TALLADEGA           TALLAPOOSA
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Severe weather threat for today, July 21, 2018(1)….

Posted at 7:40 a.m. on 7/21/2018-

According to the NWS in Birmingham, a first round of severe storms will be possible through around 9 AM this morning. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds up to 60 mph and hail up to quarter size. A second round of storms is possible this afternoon and evening from around 4 PM through midnight. The main threats continue to be damaging winds of up to 60 mph, with large hail and an isolated tornado possible. Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Below are 2 graphics from the NWS that describe the threats and timing of the severe weather threats that we may see today.

Marginal severe weather threat for Elmore County tomorrow into Saturday, according to the NWS.

Posted at 5:20 p.m. on 7/19/2018 –

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), severe storms will be possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Elmore County is included in the Marginal Risk area for the threat of severe weather. The main threat will be damaging straight line winds up to 60 mph. Forecast confidence remains low at this time, and exact timing remains unclear. Please monitor the weather as we get closer to the event.

Flash Flood Warning until 9:00 a.m. issued for Elmore County by NWS…..

Posted at 3:02 a.m. on 5/30/2018

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

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Elmore County in east central Alabama...
  Central Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
  Northern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...

* Until 900 AM CDT Wednesday.

* At 254 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Two to three inches of rain are 
  falling on saturated soils. Flash flooding is expected to begin 
  shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook, Wetumpka, Tallassee, Dadeville,
  Camp Hill, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville, Eclectic, Jacksons' Gap,
  Waverly, Martin Dam, Hyundai Motors Of Alabama, Santuck, Auburn
  University In Montgomery, Titus, Woodcrest and Ten Cedar Estates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Flood Advisory issued by NWS for Elmore County lasting until 7:45 a.m…

Posted at 1:58 a.m. on 5/30/2018-

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
146 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

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Elmore AL-Tallapoosa AL-Montgomery AL-Coosa AL-
146 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
  Elmore County in east central Alabama...
  Tallapoosa County in east central Alabama...
  Northern Montgomery County in south central Alabama...
  Coosa County in east central Alabama...

* Until 745 AM CDT.

* At 146 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
  thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding in 
  the advisory area due to 1 to 2 inches of rain falling on 
  saturated soils.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Montgomery, Prattville, Alexander City, Millbrook, Wetumpka,
  Tallassee, Dadeville, Goodwater, Camp Hill, Rockford, Kellyton,
  Equality, Stewartville, Pike Road, Elmore, Coosada, Deatsville,
  Eclectic, Jacksons' Gap and New Site.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Update on Subtropical Storm Alberto – May 28, 2018 at 6:15 p.m.

6:15 p.m. at 5/28/2018 –

Alberto has officially made landfall near Laguna Beach, FL, this evening and will continue to move northward across the state tonight. There have been no major changes to the forecast impacts since this morning by the NWS. Below is a recap of the expected impacts according to the National Weather Service Office in Birmingham.

7:45 a.m. on 5/28/2018 – According to the National Hurricane Center, Subtropical Storm Alberto is forecast to make landfall around 2:00 p.m. this afternoon near Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and will continue traveling north into and through the State of Alabama. Elmore County is now part of a Flash Flood Watch and Wind Advisory. Below are the details issued by the NWS Office in Birmingham.

FLOODING:  Elmore County is under a Flash Flood Watch until 7:00 p.m. tomorrow. A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the eastern half of Central Alabama, including the I-65 corridor. In this area, more than 3 inches of rainfall is expected through Wednesday afternoon, with a swath of 4-6 inches, with locally higher amounts, across much of the Watch area. See graphics below for details.

WIND: Elmore County is under a Wind Advisory until 7:00 a.m. tomorrow. A Wind Advisory has been issued for areas along and southeast of a line from Selma to Clanton to Alex City, for this afternoon through early Tuesday morning. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with higher gusts are possible in this area. Ridge tops in northeast Central Alabama could also have occasional wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph. With saturated ground conditions and additional rainfall expected, weakened trees could be brought down. See graphic below for details.

TORNADO: Isolated tornadoes within tropical rain bands are possible east of I-65 and south of I-20 late this afternoon and tonight.

Below are updated graphics for expected impacts to Central Alabama from Subtropical Storm Alberto.

Update on Subtropical Storm Alberto – 5-27-2018(1)….

10:30 a.m. on 5/27/2018 –

According to the NWS Office in Birmingham, Subtropical Storm Alberto is forecast to make landfall tomorrow morning and move north into Alabama. At this point, the primary threat that we will be dealing with in Elmore County is flash flooding with 4 to 6 inches of rainfall forecasted from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning. Wind gusts may reach 30 to 40 mph from Monday afternoon through mid-day Tuesday. Also, there will be a Marginal (low end) tornado threat due to being on the east side of the system as it moves through the area.

Below are the graphics from the NWS during their 10:00 a.m. weather briefing. The graphics cover Subtropical Storm Alberto and the hazards associated for central Alabama to include Elmore County.