As the United States approaches 250 years of independence, there is a day of freedom in my mind that did not come until almost 90 years later.
Recently, my fellow reporters and I were hard at work covering Sun Festival in Alex City where patriotic themes throughout the festival week were not lost, and soon I will cover a week-long celebration in Dadeville for America’s 250th birthday. I want to preface by stating it makes me happy to cover events celebrating such a milestone for our nation when we have seen many trying times. However, Juneteenth should not be ignored by the citizens of our country.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by additional rainfall on already
saturated soil conditions continues to be possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following
counties, Autauga, Barbour, Bibb, Bullock, Chambers, Chilton,
Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo,
Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Sumter and Tallapoosa.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff due to saturated soil conditions may
result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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