Busby, MT Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along
with flash flooding over recent burn scars.

* WHERE...Southeast Montana and Sheridan County Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in
poor drainage and urban areas. The risk of flooding will diminish
late this afternoon and evening as showers taper off.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The heaviest rainfall is slowly shifting eastward to southeast
Montana and northeast Wyoming.
- The Elk and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly
vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. Any other burn
scars from this summer will have elevated flash flood potential
as well.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest 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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