Updated: More rain expected later tonight across central Alabama

Nearly 5 inches of rain confirmed in Jefferson and Shelby counties, according to the weather service. Shelby County Highway 42 was closed near Providence Baptist Church in Shelby today where water covered the roadway. (The Birmingham News / Frank Couch) Heavy rain could continue across … Read more from The Birmingham News

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