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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
356 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...Heavy rain and Flash flooding Possible Wednesday afternoon 
through Thursday night as Michael passes...

.As Michael approaches from the south on Wednesday afternoon, an 
increasing southeasterly flow of moisture will increase the
potential for heavy rains. The upslope flow will enhance rainfall
along the southern Blue Ridge ahead of the main area of rain. The
main area of heavy rain associated with Michael will spread 
northeast into the region late Wednesday night into Thursday 
night. The threat for heavy rain and flash flooding will be 
highest Thursday into Thursday evening. The storm will move past 
quickly, ending the threat from the southwest Thursday evening 
into Thursday night.


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Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes-
Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, 
and Wilkesboro
356 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northwest North Carolina, 
  including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga, 
  and Wilkes. 

* From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening

* Heavy rain associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead of
  Michael is expected to develop as early as Wednesday afternoon.
  As much as 2 to 4 inches of rain could fall across the northwest
  mountains of North Carolina as the storm passes, with higher
  amounts possible along the Blue Ridge.

* Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding could develop 
  across this area, especially near the Blue Ridge. 

* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. 
Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN!

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Patrick-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Halifax-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, 
Yadkinville, Stuart, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston
356 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of North Carolina and Virginia, 
  including the following areas, in North Carolina, Caswell, 
  Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Halifax, 
  Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. 

* From Thursday morning through late Thursday night

* Heavy rains associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead
  of Michael is expected to develop Thursday morning and spread
  east across the region into Thursday night as Michael passes.
  Rainfall totals of one to three inches will result in flash
  flooding across the region. Runoff from the heavy rain could 
  result in flooding along the Dan River. 

* 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. 
Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN!

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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