Overview

• The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties in southeast Michigan until 8 p.m. EDT.
• A flash flood warning covered parts of Washtenaw County until 9 a.m. EDT, with Milan, Willis and Whittaker included after radar estimated 1 to 4 inches of rain.
• Flood advisories were posted through Wednesday for Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, Saginaw, Huron and Tuscola counties because minor flooding was expected in poor-drainage areas.
• Northeast Alabama was placed under a flood warning for DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall counties until 8:30 p.m., with flooding of rivers and creeks described as imminent or occurring.
• Forecasters emphasized “Turn around, don’t drown,” noting most flood deaths occur in vehicles and urging residents to monitor updates for possible upgrades to warnings.