10:47 PM
— October 11th, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert,
Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North
Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell,
McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell,
Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the
following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville,
Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens,
Spartanburg, and Oconee.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* 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. Low-water crossings
may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio
Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will
continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday
morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are
expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2
to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
8:19 PM
— October 11th, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Tennessee, Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky
Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter,
Southeast Greene, and Unicoi Counties. In Virginia, Russell and
Washington VA Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remaining wind gusts are likely to be
primarily near or in high terrain, with lower gusts in the lower
elevations.
8:19 PM
— October 11th, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Tennessee, Northwest Carter County. In Virginia, Lee and
Wise Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remaining wind gusts are likely to be
primarily near or in high terrain, with lower gusts in the lower
elevations.
11:11 PM
— October 11th, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Avery County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina...
Southeastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...
* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams
and other poor-drainage areas, including farmland, parks,
greenways, boat-access areas, golf courses, underpasses, and
parking lots. Isolated, shallow flows over roadways is possible. A
few flood-prone, low-water crossings may become impassible. A
small culvert washout or two is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1102 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen along the ridges of the southern parts of Yancey, Mitchell
and Avery counties.
A stream gage on Grassy Creek was over 5 feet and rising, which
means it is likely out of its banks. Out of bank conditions will
develop on North Toe River and South Toe River, as well.
- Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to
develop over the next few hours and the threat will persist
through the early morning hours on Sunday. These showers and
storms will be very efficient at producing heavy rainfall. Soils
are saturated and streams are swollen. Therefore, additional
heavy rain may quickly create new areas of flooding and cause
previous areas of flooding to redevelop. As a result, Flash
Flood Warnings may be issued tonight. Caution is advised near any
stream or other vulnerable area. Seek higher ground immediately
if heavy rain develops. Please have a plan in place should flash
flooding develop and do not hesitate to act. Please heed all
evacuation orders from Emergency Management officials.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Spruce Pine, B.R. Parkway-Little Switzerland To Linville, B.R.
Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Mount Mitchell State Park,
Little Switzerland, Celo, Micaville, Bandana, Busick and Ingalls.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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