EVENING…
* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey,
Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Armstrong,
Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Higher
Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Indiana, Higher
Elevations of Westmoreland, Indiana, Jefferson PA, Lawrence,
Mercer, Venango, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern
Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston,
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
Tucker and Wetzel.
* WHEN…From 11 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Showers and thunderstorms will result in periods of heavy
rainfall today. Flash flooding will be a threat, especially
in areas that have recently observed heavy rainfall over the
past several days.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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