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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:50 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Limestone County in north central Alabama...
Northwestern Morgan County in north central Alabama...
Northeastern Lawrence County in northwestern Alabama...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 350 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Decatur, Athens, Priceville, Trinity, Tanner, Hillsboro,
Mooresville, Belle Mina and Ripley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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