Reeking havoc all across the Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Cindy continues to create a path of destruction in the United States. Affecting Alabama’s southern regions, the weather is predicted to worsen over the next several days with a State of Emergency still in place for the state. To find out what we know about the current storm and what’s to come later this week, check out the latest information below.
Alongside the overall State of Emergency, a Tornado Watch is currently in effect for Southwest Alabama until 7PM - including the city Mobile and surrounding areas.
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Photos taken in the city of Brewton today captured one of the local creeks that has become swollen from this week’s severe rain.
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The biggest flood potential for the Yellowhammer State will apply to Southern Alabama, with heavy rain predicted to continue on throughout Friday.
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With no sign of this torrential weather letting up, worries continue to grow as Tropical Storm Cindy takes her first death in Fort Morgan, Alabama today.
Spinks Megginson - RedZone Weather/Facebook Officials reported this afternoon that a 10-year old boy on vacation from St. Louis with his family has been killed after he was struck by debris from the storm in Fort Morgan. High tides have been predicted for Thursday morning in areas like Dauphin Island, bringing on more expected flooding along the coast.
To stay up to date with the latest news on this tropical storm, follow the National Weather Service Hurricane Center on Facebook here.
To get a better idea of what’s going on weather wise along the Gulf Coast, watch the footage captured by Wochit News below.
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Officials reported this afternoon that a 10-year old boy on vacation from St. Louis with his family has been killed after he was struck by debris from the storm in Fort Morgan. High tides have been predicted for Thursday morning in areas like Dauphin Island, bringing on more expected flooding along the coast.
To stay up to date with the latest news on this tropical storm, follow the National Weather Service Hurricane Center on Facebook here.
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