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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

ALC063-065-302030-
/O.CON.KBMX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-180530T2030Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greene AL-Hale AL-
931 AM CDT WED MAY 30 2018

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY CONTINUES FOR GREENE AND HALE
COUNTIES...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GREENE AND HALE COUNTIES...

At 924 AM CDT, Greene County Emergency Management as well as law
enforcement in Hale County reported widespread flash flooding in
Greensboro and Eutaw. Numerous roads are now flooded, along with
evacuations ongoing at an apartment complex in Greensboro.
Businesses in Eutaw are now being flooded. This is a life-
threatening situation!

Once again, a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Greene and Hale Counties, is
in effect. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Eutaw, Greensboro, Moundville, Forkland, Akron, Boligee, Union, Epes,
Newbern, Walden Quarters, West Greene, Thornhill, Arcola, Wedgeworth,
Tishabee, Greensboro Municipal Airport, New West Greene, Allison,
Duffys Bend and Sawyerville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3300 8817 3300 8742 3266 8747 3265 8753
      3248 8752 3248 8772 3252 8773 3253 8786
      3260 8790 3261 8784 3262 8786 3259 8806
      3262 8808 3269 8804 3269 8812 3272 8808
      3277 8811 3279 8806 3284 8818 3292 8821

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