Last Updated on October 9, 2018 4:01 pm
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…
The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for
* A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the following
areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes.
* From 8 AM EDT this morning through Thursday evening
* Heavy rain associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead of
Michael is expected to develop this morning. As much as 1 to 2
inches of rain could fall across the northwest mountains of
North Carolina today, with another 1 to 2 inches possible as
Michael passes Thursday.
* Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding could develop
across this area, especially near the Blue Ridge.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Remember…TURN AROUND…DON'T DROWN!
