480 WGUS61 KRNK 100354 FFARNK Flood Watch National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 1154 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. NCZ001-002-018-019-101200- /O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0018.181010T1800Z-181012T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Wilkes- Including the cities of West Jefferson, Sparta, Boone, and Wilkesboro 1154 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... The Flash Flood Watch continues 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. 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. && $$ NCZ003>006-020-VAZ032-043-044-058-101200- /O.CON.KRNK.FF.A.0018.181011T1000Z-181012T0900Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Yadkin-Patrick-Henry-Pittsylvania- Halifax- Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville, Yadkinville, Stuart, Martinsville, Danville, and South Boston 1154 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018 ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the following areas, in North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania. * From Thursday morning through late Thursday night * Heavy rains associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead of Michael is expected to develop Thursday morning and spread east across the region into Thursday night as Michael passes. Rainfall totals of two to five inches will result in flash flooding across the region. * The heavy rain and very high rainfall rates could produce dangerous flash flooding across the area.This rainfall could produce flash flooding, particularly in areas of poor drainage and near creeks, and streams. Runoff from the heavy rain could result in minor flooding along the Dan River.| PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN! You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. && $$