...Expect Prolonged Period of Moderate to Heavy Rain...
.A deep low pressure system will slowly progress across the area
today. Strong southeasterly winds will draw Atlantic moisture
westward across the crest of the Blue Ridge in northern North
Carolina and southern Virginia. In this region, rainfall totals of
three to four inches area are possible, with locally higher
amounts.
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of North Carolina and southwest Virginia, including
the following areas, in North Carolina, Alleghany NC, Ashe,
Surry, Watauga, and Wilkes. In southwest Virginia, Carroll,
Floyd, Grayson, and Patrick.
* Until 4 PM EDT this afternoon
* Prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall. Up to an additional two
inches of rain through this afternoon, leading to event totals
of three to four inches. Localized higher amounts possible.
* Flooding of small streams and creeks, small rivers and urban
areas, including the Watauga River, tributaries and creeks
that flow into the New River and the urban areas of Boone,
West Jefferson, and Galax.