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WGUS81 KRNK 072135
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
535 PM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

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Alleghany NC NC-Ashe NC-
535 PM EDT Sun Jul 7 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Alleghany NC and Ashe.

* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 532 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 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - This includes areas mainly north and west of Jefferson NC.
    Watch for sudden rises on area creeks and streams.

    Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jefferson...                       West Jefferson...
    Lansing...                         Ashland...
    Mount Jefferson...                 Wagoner...
    Grassy Creek...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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LAT...LON 3641 8174 3642 8172 3643 8172 3644 8172
      3645 8171 3657 8156 3656 8104 3632 8160
      3634 8163 3635 8164 3639 8173 3640 8174


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