Portsmouth, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Kentucky, including the following counties,
Bracken, Lewis, Mason and Robertson and Ohio, including the
following counties, Adams, Brown, Fairfield, Franklin, Highland,
Hocking, Licking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Scioto.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered thunderstorms with locally heavy downpours are expected
Saturday into Saturday evening. With the ground already saturated
in many locations from rain the past few days, rapid runoff of
the rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be
prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur
or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be
careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

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