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 UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes and southwest Virginia, including the following area, Grayson. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 2 inches of rain has fallen since early this morning. In addition to a large area of moderate rain that will continue over the area through the afternoon, a narrow band of intense rainfall will cross the area before 6PM. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood