Last Updated on January 8, 2024 3:23 pm

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…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAYEVENING…

  • WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

  • WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including thefollowing areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes andsouthwest Virginia, including the following area, Grayson.

  • WHEN…From midnight EST tonight through Tuesday evening.

  • IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas.

  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

  • 2 to 4 inches of rain are expected to fall during thisperiod. Rain could be heavy at times, leading to potentialflood conditions.

  • http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.