Last Updated on June 19, 2023 2:54 pm
NCZ001>003-018-019-VAZ015>017-032-200300-/O.NEW.KRNK.FA.A.0001.230620T1000Z-230622T2200Z//00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Watauga-Wilkes-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Patrick-Including the cities of Galax, Troutdale, Whitetop, Sparta, Dobson,Volney, Boone, Stuart, Independence, West Jefferson, Wilkesboro, andFloyd240 PM EDT Mon Jun 19 2023
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAYAFTERNOON…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia,including the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC,Ashe, Surry, Watauga and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Carroll,Floyd, Grayson and Patrick.
* WHEN…From Tuesday morning through Thursday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…– 3 TO 6 inches of rain with locally higher amounts areexpected, especially along and just eat of the southern BlueRidge– 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.
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