Grantsville, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HEAVY RAIN IS IMPACTING PORTIONS OF GARRETT COUNTY...

At 1211 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Terra Alta, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Heavy rain of 0.50 to 1 inch in one hour.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Localized ponding of water in low lying areas and rises on
small streams.

Locations impacted include...
Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Bittinger, Grantsville, Loch Lynn
Heights, Deer Park, Accident, Luke, Merrill, Redhouse, Hutton,
Jennings, Keysers Ridge, Crellin, Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swallow
Falls State Park, McHenry, Big Run State Park, New Germany, and
McComas Beach.

This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 14 and
21.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead
to localized flooding. Slow down to avoid hydroplaning and avoid
driving into high water.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of western Maryland, including the following
areas, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany and Western
Garrett.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times through this
evening. Given the humid airmass in place, there is the potential
for up to 2 inches of rain in an hour, with localized totals of
up to 5 inches possible. This would result in rapid rises of
water on small streams and creeks and in low-lying areas.
- 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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