Flood Watch Updated
From
Pittsburgh
Sent
Mon, Sep 5 @ 3:56pm
Description
Flood Watch issued September 5 at 3:26PM EDT until September 5 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey,
Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas.
Portions of Pennsylvania, including the following areas,
Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Forest,
Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Indiana, Jefferson PA, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango,
Washington and Westmoreland. Portions of West Virginia, including
the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker,
Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of
Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and
Wetzel.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is an increased threat for heavy rain today. The heavy
rain combining with slow storm movement or storms repeatedly
crossing the same locations will increase the risk for flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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