WEATHER AUTHORITY: Heavy rain, severe storms possible tonight and Saturday

ACTION 8 WEATHER AUTHORITY:  Heavy rain, strong storms and possible brief tornadoes are expected through Saturday across Central Alabama.

A Flood Watch has been expanded to include the city of Montgomery, as well as all Alabama counties along and north of U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 85. The expiration time has been extended to 6:00PM Saturday.

Be prepared for 2-4″ of rain through Saturday, with isolated areas possibly getting 5″. The heaviest rainfall is expected northwest of Interstate 85. The rain could lead to flooding in low-lying areas.

Storms could bring wind gusts of 60MPH and isolated brief tornadoes.

Stay on top of changing conditions by downloading the free Action 8 weather app:
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Next, make sure you have more than one way to get weather alerts. A NOAA weather radio in addition to your phone (with your emergency alerts turned on) make for a good combination. Do not depend on sirens to keep you protected.

Know where to go inside your home if severe weather is imminent. If you live in a mobile home, you need to find sturdy shelter somewhere else. Plan now for what you will do.

Action 8 News will bring you live coverage on-air, online and on your phone. We will be staffed around the clock until the severe weather threat passes.

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