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 9 AM EST THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The Piedmont and western Sandhills of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Stanly, Vance, Wake and Warren. * WHEN...From 9 AM EST this morning through late this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - One and a half to three inches of rain, most of which will fall during a short period of time in heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, will increase the risk of flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood