Morgantown, WV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the
following areas, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Marion,
Monongalia, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain that could exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour from
showers and thunderstorms may lead to flash flooding,
especially on previously saturated grounds.  There is
potential for repeated rounds of these heavy rains over a
given location that may enhance the flash flood potential.
- 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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