You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Surry and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Carroll, Floyd, Grayson and Patrick. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to occasionally heavy rain will fall this evening through Wednesday morning. Additional rainfall totals are expected to range from 2 to locally 4 inches. The greatest potential for any flooding will be near the crest of the Blue Ridge. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood