…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH

FRIDAY AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE…Portions of north central Georgia, northeast Georgia and

northwest Georgia, including the following counties, in north

central Georgia, Cherokee, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Gilmer, Hall,

Lumpkin, Pickens and Union. In northeast Georgia, Banks, Towns and

White. In northwest Georgia, Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade,

Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Polk, Walker and

Whitfield.

* WHEN…From 7 AM EST this morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…

– Areas of heavy rainfall will move across portions of north

Georgia today into Friday afternoon. Rainfall totals of one

to two inches with locally higher amounts up to 4 inches are

expected on near saturated grounds. Localized flash flooding

and quick rises on creeks and streams will be possible.

– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action

should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.