815 WTUS84 KBMX 271637 HLSBMX ALZ020-021-029-038-045>050-280000- Tropical Local Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1137 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024 This product covers Central Alabama **HELENE CONTINUES TO WEAKEN AS A TROPICAL STORM AS IT MOVES ACROSS WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA** NEW INFORMATION --------------- * CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS: - None * STORM INFORMATION: - About 220 miles northeast of Birmingham AL or about 250 miles northeast of Montgomery AL - 35.1N 83.8W - Storm Intensity 45 mph - Movement North or 350 degrees at 32 mph SITUATION OVERVIEW ------------------ There are no Tropical Storm Warnings in effect for Central Alabama. The potential for flooding rain has diminished across all portions of Central Alabama. POTENTIAL IMPACTS ----------------- None PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ---------------------------------- None NEXT UPDATE ----------- As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in Birmingham, AL regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area. $$