First Alert Weather Day: Potential for flooding

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A First Alert Weather Day continues for today due to the potential for isolated instances of flooding.

Much of central Alabama has very dry, hard-packed soil, and with over an inch of rain possible in some locations, runoff could lead to brief flooding in low-lying or poor-drainage spots.

Today: Widespread rain is expected through much of the day as an upper-level low pressure system moves across the region.

The heaviest rain should develop during the late morning and afternoon hours, continuing into the evening. While instability will stay limited, a few isolated thunderstorms may develop at times. Winds could be a bit gusty, though we should remain below advisory levels…

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