Flood Watch for Cherokee; Clay; Sequatchie +5 more
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. 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. Where: Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay and east Tennessee, including the following areas, Bradley, East Polk, Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie and West Polk. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall to the area early Saturday morning through early Sunday. Widespread totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected. High rainfall rates and the potential for repeated rounds of heavy rain will support potential flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Watch issued October 8 at 12:43PM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Morristown TN. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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