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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1116 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Burke County in western North Carolina...
  McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* Until 500 PM EST.

* At 1116 AM EST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 
  3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since earlier this morning. 
  Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in the 
  warned area. Onset flash flooding is developing and significant 
  flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.  This will be a 
  prolonged event with new areas of flash flooding developing 
  throughout the afternoon hours.  Significant rises and adjacent 
  flooding of the upper Catawba River and the North Fork Catawba 
  River will continue to develop this afternoon.  Expect significant 
  flows along smaller streams, including Buck Creek, Toms Creek, and 
  North Muddy Creek, where flash flooding is already developing.  
  Please seek higher ground immediately and stay away from flooded 
  roads.  Extreme caution while traveling is advised.

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           low-lying areas, urban areas, highways, streets and
           underpasses.  Significant inundation of low-water
           crossings and several secondary roads is likely.
           Culvert and road washouts are possible.  Campgrounds
           may experience significant flooding, capable of
           sweeping away campers and RVs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rain is increasing the risk of landslides, especially in areas 
where slides have occurred in the past. Be especially alert if you 
are near a stream, especially at the base of a mountain or in a 
cove. Watch for loose-moving soil and rocks or a sudden increase in 
streamflow. Leave the area quickly if this is observed. When driving 
along roads where the terrain is steep or rocky, watch and listen 
for falling rocks, mud, trees and other debris.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3552 8215 3559 8229 3562 8226 3570 8229
      3574 8219 3585 8210 3588 8199 3594 8196
      3600 8190 3595 8178 3588 8171 3578 8156
      3577 8136 3556 8154 3557 8167 3561 8175
      3558 8182 3554 8184 3552 8197 3555 8200

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

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