An intensifying low pressure system has produced heavy rainfall over the central Gulf states and places north to the OhioValley. Several parts of northern Florida, Alabama and Georgia have received five to eight inches over the last few days. Significant flooding problems are likely and numerous flood and flash flood watches and warnings have been issued for much of the South and the lower Mississippi Valley states. The storm affecting the Southeast is expected to leave the area by late Thursday. Much of the eastern US will have rainfall on Thursday.
Flash flooding is likely in many locations where the heaviest rains falls.
Warm temperatures and snowmelt in New York and Pennsylvania will cause substantial rises in rivers and streams. Northern New England can expect a significant ice storm causing roads to become hazardous. Several roads flooded in South Mobile County. Some flooding expected on Friday in Hale and Greene Counties. Baldwin County Emergency Management reported that the Fish River was out of its banks with people living along the river evacuated.