Big Andy Ridge, NC Avertizări meteorologice
Flood
Flood Watch issued July 23 at 12:59PM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Piedmont and western North Carolina, including the following areas, in Piedmont North Carolina, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Davie, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg and Rowan. In western North Carolina, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk, Graham, Greater Burke, Greater Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains, Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of heavy rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue moving along a slow-moving cold front through this afternoon. While additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected to be widespread across the watch area this afternoon, isolated locations are expected to see multiple rounds of very heavy rainfall, and localized amounts as high as 3 inches are possible, enhancing the potential for flash flooding in these areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood A Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential for rapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typically flood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
National Weather Service
Flood
Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 6:08PM EDT until July 24 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Southwestern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Yancey County in western North Carolina... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Weaverville, Old Fort, Mount Mitchell State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, B.R. Parkway-East Asheville To Craggy Gardens, Montreat, Busick, Barnardsville, Flat Creek and Pleasant Gardens. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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