...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Alexander, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Henderson, Mitchell, Transylvania, and Yancey, plus the southern portion of Jackson County. Also, a portion of upstate South Carolina, namely the mountainous parts of Greenville and Pickens Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving storm system is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and storms through tonight. Runoff from the moderate to heavy rainfall will likely cause flooding. Additional rainfall of 2 to 3 inches is expected in the higher elevations along east- and south-facing ridges within the watch area, with locally higher additional amounts up to 4 inches. Lower elevation areas will see another 1 to 2 inches. This will not be anywhere near the magnitude of flooding that occurred during Helene. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has been associated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. If you live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain, especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the storm or as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, or rocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roads during periods of heavy rainfall. &&
