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New Michigan Flood Advisory as Fast-Moving Storms Bring Hail, Damaging Winds and Flooding From California to Alabama

Fresh alerts highlight fast-changing hazards that can quickly shift from gusty storms to dangerous flooding.

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San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys and San Bernardino County Mountains were placed under a report for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 5:31 p.m. The alert is in effect until 6 p.m.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Antrim County, Michigan, in effect until 3:30 p.m. EDT Saturday for minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas.
  • In Franklin County, Alabama, emergency managers reported flash flooding in Russellville on Friday after 1.5 to 3.5 inches of rain, with another 1 to 2 inches possible under a flash flood warning issued at 3:39 p.m.
  • A separate flood warning for Franklin County was posted at 3:10 p.m. Friday for flooding from excessive rainfall, with officials urging drivers to turn around at flooded roads.
  • Earlier Friday, Franklin County was under a severe thunderstorm warning for penny-sized hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph, while other Alabama counties saw short-duration strong-storm alerts with gusts near 40 mph.
  • On Thursday in Southern California’s Inland Empire, forecasters tracked a strong thunderstorm capable of marble-sized hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph affecting areas around Redlands, Highland, and nearby mountain routes.