WEATHER AUTHORITY: Heavy rain, severe storms possible Saturday

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

A tornado watch is in effect until 10:00am Saturday.  The primary threats include: a few tornadoes possible and scattered damaging wind gust up to 70 mph possible!  A Flood Watch continues for 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.

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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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