North Central Alabama rainfall forecast: Prepare for flooding

Beginning tonight, North Central Alabama can expect between 3-5 inches of rain throughout the week, according to the Birmingham and Huntsville Offices of the National Weather Service.

Here is the forecast from the Birmingham Office:

“Moderate and heavy rainfall will begin moving into the region by tonight, with very wet conditions anticipated into the weekend. Generally, most locations will see 2-4 inches of rain, with 5+ inch pockets north of I-20.”

Below are rainfall prediction maps from both offices.

Watch out for flooded areas – tips

The 2nd leading cause of weather related deaths over the past 30 years were not hurricanes or tornadoes, but flooding.

Many of those tragic events happen while people are driving their car through flooded areas.

Here are some helpful tips when you encounter flooded areas.

• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
• Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away
• Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water
• Determine how best to protect yourself based on the type of flooding. Evacuate if told to do so. Move to higher ground or a higher floor. Stay where you are

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