Flash Flood Warning Issued For Jefferson County Wednesday

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected for parts of Alabama — including Jefferson County — Wednesday, prompting a flash flood warning by the National Weather Service.

The flash flood warning is in effect until 11:45 a.m. for all of Jefferson County.

The main threat will come from strong, potentially damaging straight-line winds, according to meteorologist James Spann.

"With the ground saturated, it won’t take much to knock down some trees," Spann said. "An isolated, brief tornado is possible, but not likely. Some small hail is possible as well."

Spann said the main line of storms should reach I-59, including the Birmingham metro area, between 10 a.m. and noon. Rain amounts could approach 2 inches in spots.

The storm Wednesday will bring with it colder temperatures for the area. "After the heavier storms pass through, temperatures will fall quickly through the 50s and into the upper 40s," Spann said. "For some places, it will be a 25-degree drop over a short amount of time. A gusty northwest wind will make it feel colder. Be ready for the change today."