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EXPIRED1/8/2024 10:52:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: FutureSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Possible
1/8/2024 10:52:00 AM until 1/10/2024 7:00:00 PM
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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, including the following
area, Central and Eastern Allegany and eastern West Virginia,
including the following areas, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire and
Hardy.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.
* 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...
- A period of moderate to heavy rain is likely to overspread
the area Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rainfall totals of
one to three inches are expected. Any lingering snowpack will
increase runoff as it melts.
- Please visit weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and
preparedness information