Last Updated on October 7, 2021 3:08 pm
The Flood Watch is cancelled as of 3:03pm per NWS.
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…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
Flood Watch for a portion of northwest North Carolina, includingthe following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes.
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Periods of showers, with possibly a few thunderstorms, will occurthrough this afternoon. The rain may be heavy at times.
Creeks and streams may rise and flood, overflowing a few roads.Some urban flooding may also occur.
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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