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Flash Flooding Forces Winfield City Schools to Close
A West Alabama School System has closed today after storms dropped torrential rainfall.
According to ABC 33/40 Chief Meteorologist James Spann, Winfield City Schools have closed due to flooding issues. Many roadways and bus routes are impassible due to flooding.
A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect for many counties to the north while a Flood Warning is in effect for many counties in West Alabama.
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