...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Florida...Alabama...

Perdido River Near Barrineau Park affecting Baldwin and Escambia
Counties.

For the Perdido River...including Barrineau Park...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Perdido River near Barrineau Park.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 17.6 feet, Water reaches the first floor of Adventures
Perdido River Office Building.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 3.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 17.6 feet early Saturday morning. It will
then fall below flood stage early Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars
through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama...

Styx River Near Elsanor affecting Baldwin County.

For the Styx River...including Elsanor...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Styx River near Elsanor.

* WHEN...From late Thursday night to Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Residents downstream at Seminole Landing
should be alert to possible flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet
Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.

The next statement will be issued when updates occur.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM
to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps,
Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area,
docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor
beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end
of Dauphin Island.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps,
Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area,
docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor
beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end
of Dauphin Island.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM
to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps,
Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area,
docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor
beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end
of Dauphin Island.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 351 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN ALABAMA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA

BUTLER                CONECUH               COVINGTON
CRENSHAW              ESCAMBIA              MONROE
WILCOX

IN SOUTHWEST ALABAMA

BALDWIN               CHOCTAW               CLARKE
MOBILE                WASHINGTON

IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA

ESCAMBIA              OKALOOSA              SANTA ROSA

IN MISSISSIPPI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

GREENE                PERRY                 WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ANDALUSIA, ATMORE, BAY MINETTE,
BEAUMONT, BELLVIEW, BRANTLEY, BRENT, BREWTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN,
CHATOM, CRESTVIEW, DAPHNE, DESTIN, EGLIN AFB, ENSLEY, EVERGREEN,
FERRY PASS, FLOMATON, FORT WALTON BEACH, GREENVILLE, GROVE HILL,
GULF BREEZE, GULF SHORES, HOMEWOOD, JACKSON, LEAKESVILLE, LISMAN,
LUVERNE, MCLAIN, MILLRY, MILTON, MOBILE, MONROEVILLE,
MYRTLE GROVE, NEW AUGUSTA, NICEVILLE, OPP, PACE, PENSACOLA,
PINE HILL, PRICHARD, RICHTON, SARALAND, SEMINOLE, SILAS,
THOMASVILLE, TILLMANS CORNER, WAYNESBORO, AND WRIGHT.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin
Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke,
Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile
Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest
Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia
Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and
Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the
following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers is
expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Considerable flash flooding is likely and catastrophic flooding
is possible. This risk level is associated with a significant
number of flood-related deaths and most flash flood-related
damages.

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue through at least
Friday afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts of 6 to 12 inches
are expected with locally in excess of 15 inches near the coast.
This will likely cause significant flash flooding, especially in
urban and other poor drainage areas. Water rescues may become
necessary.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay weather aware and be ready to take action if Flash Flood
Warnings are issued, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash
Flood Warnings or Considerable and/or Catastrophic Flooding.

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight
to 6 PM CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM
to 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will likely affect
the US 90/98 Causeway around the eastbound I-10 on ramps,
Shell Belt and Coden Belt roads in the Bayou La Batre area,
docks and boat ramps along the Mobile Bay shoreline. Minor
beach erosion is possible as well, especially on the west end
of Dauphin Island.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.