BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC ) - FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY : We’ve declared a First Alert Weather Day for the risk of flash flooding through midnight. A tropical disturbance is keeping our weather very unsettled, with scattered downpours, and storms producing locally heavy rain. We’ve seen 6” to 7” per hour rainfall rates in some areas. With that level of intense rain, flooding can happen in flash. The good news is the risk will remain localized, but we will need to stay weather alert. Storms and showers will gradually decrease later this evening. A flood watch is in effect until 1AM for Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Etowah, Cherokee, and Calhoun Counties.

We will have more unsettled weather for Thursday, with scattered showers and storms most likely in the afternoon. Morning low clouds will

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