Flash Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
921 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
  Eastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Athens, Albany, Coolville, Stroud Run State Park and The Plains.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3938 8229 3936 8185 3932 8185 3932 8183
      3930 8184 3930 8182 3927 8182 3927 8172
      3922 8173 3919 8174 3918 8175 3921 8230

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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