Flash Flood Warning in effect

The Flash Flood Watch has been upgraded to a Flash Flood Warning.

This alert is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Unstable conditions will persist throughout the day as frequent heavy to intense showers with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible with isolated higher amounts. Strong gusts of wind are likely to accompany these flurry of showers.

Key Messages:
-Significant to life-threatening: Runoff from higher elevations
-Soil erosion/land slippage on exposed or scarred land surfaces
-Water settlements on roads and fields
-Adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.)
-Large objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows
-Flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads
-Delays on traffic routes with some roads being impassable or cut off in and out of minor towns.

This alert message is valid from noon today, Monday, October 2, 2023, and will be terminated at 6:00 p.m. today or sooner if conditions warrant.

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