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Experts: Rainfall didn't end drought in Alabama

Weather experts say storms that dumped as much as 5 inches of rain on Alabama didn't end the drought.

National Weather Service statistics show as much as 5 inches of rain fell near the geographic center of the state along the Shelby-Chilton county line.

Much of central Alabama got 2 inches of rain, and nearly the entire northern half of the state got at least 1 inch. The southern third of the state got less precipitation.

Forecasters say additional rain and even isolated tornadoes are possible through early Thursday, and more rain is needed. State climatologist John Christy says the state needs more than an inch of rain over several weeks to improve conditions.

Weather service meteorologist Jason Holmes says Alabama appears to be entering a rainier period.

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