Flooded coastal street lined with palm trees under overcast skies during a coastal flood advisoryMinor coastal flooding can affect low-lying roads and parking areas during a Coastal Flood Advisory.

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties, in effect until 10 a.m. CDT Thursday.

The advisory covers minor coastal flooding across the two central county zones through Thursday morning.

Forecasters say the flooding could reach parking lots, parks and some roadways. Only isolated road closures are expected, but standing water may collect in low-lying, flood-prone spots.

Anyone who needs to travel while the advisory is active is advised to build extra time into their trip in case a route is affected. Drivers should never go around barricades or attempt to cross water of unknown depth.

The Weather Service is also urging residents in flood-prone areas to take steps now to protect property before water levels rise.

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By James Bullard

James Bullard is a staff reporter for South Alabama News, covering local government, community affairs, and breaking news throughout Mobile, Alabama and the greater Gulf Coast region. Known for his thorough, on-the-ground reporting and commitment to accuracy, James brings South Alabama readers timely coverage of the stories that matter most to their neighborhoods.