#26 Postby bjacobs99 » Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:13 pm
Issued at: 3:00 PM EDT 8/11/04, expires at: 12:00 PM EDT 8/13/04
The NWS has issued a flash flood watch for the following counties in central north carolina: Scotland, Hoke, Anson, Cumberland, Sampson, Stanly, Montgomery, Moore, Harnett, Wayne, Lee, Johnston, Wilson, Chatham, Randolph, Davidson, Wake, Edgecombe, Nash, Durham, Orange, Alamance, Guilford, Forsyth, Franklin, Halifax, Vance, Person, Granville, Warren, and richmond. The watch is in effect from noon Thursday until noon Friday.
The remnants of bonnie are expected to track toward the north-northeast through central north carolina Thursday night Through Friday morning. However the rainfall associated with bonnie will begin to overspread the area during the day on Thursday. The rainfall will increase in both coverage and intensity through thursday afternoon and night. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches can Be expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Flooding of Low-lying and poor drainage areas, urban areas, highway Underpasses, and creeks and streams could occur between midday thursday and midday Friday.
Also, hurricane charley is forecast to move over eastern north Carolina late Friday through Saturday, and will bring additional Rain to the area. As a result, the flooding threat may stretch into the weekend and the flash flood watch may need to be extended. People across central north carolina are urged to frequently check the latest forecasts and conditions into the weekend.
A flash flood watch means that flooding is possible within the watch area. People in the watch area are advised to check preparedness Requirements, Keep Informed, And Be Ready for quick action if flash flooding threatens or if a warning is issued.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio and other local media for up to the minute weather information.
For more details, tune to WRAL-TV and the WRAL WeatherCenter Channel (channel 252 on digital cable and channel 5.3 on digital receivers).
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