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From the National Weather Service
Flash Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
337 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE
WESTERN CAROLINAS AND NORTHEAST GEORGIA AS MICHAEL PASSES...


.As Michael approaches from the south on Wednesday, an increasing
southeasterly flow of moisture will increase the potential for
heavy rain on the east side of the mountains in the afternoon. The
main area of heavy rain associated with Michael will spread
northeast into the region late Wednesday night and early Thursday
morning. The threat for heavy rain and flash flooding will be
highest during the day on Thursday. The storm will move past
quickly, ending the threat from the southwest late Thursday
afternoon and evening.

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Including the cities of Ingalls, Banner Elk, Newland, Swiss,
Burnsville, Celo, Micaville, Ramseytown, Busick,
Mount Mitchell State Park, Spruce Pine, Poplar, Asheville,
Brevard, Cedar Mountain, Little River, Hendersonville, Fletcher,
Dana, East Flat Rock, Tuxedo, Etowah, Patterson, Kings Creek,
Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Jonas Ridge, Morganton,
Pleasant Grove, Valdese, Ashford, Sugar Hill, Woodlawn, Old Fort,
Marion, Nebo, Dysartsville, Fero, Glenwood, Lake Lure,
Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Saluda, Tryon, Columbus,
Lake Adger, and Mill Spring
337 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued
a

* Flash Flood Watch for a portion of western North Carolina,
  including the following areas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke
  Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern McDowell, Eastern Polk,
  Greater Burke, Greater Caldwell, Greater Rutherford,
  Henderson, McDowell Mountains, Mitchell, Polk Mountains,
  Rutherford Mountains, Transylvania, and Yancey.

* from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening

* Heavy rain associated with a southeast flow of moisture ahead of
  Michael is expected to develop as early as Wednesday afternoon
  near the Blue Ridge Escarpment. As much as 2 to 4 inches of rain
  could fall across the eastern slopes of the mountains and
  foothills of North Carolina as the storm passes, with higher
  amounts possible along the escarpment.

* Dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding could develop
  across this area, especially near the Blue Ridge Escarpment.
  Isolated landslides are also possible in these areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
501 AM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

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501 AM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the foothills and Piedmont of
the western Carolinas and northeast Georgia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A deep plume of tropical moisture will flow into the area beginning
today. Widespread showers will result, along with scattered
thunderstorms. Any of the thunderstorms will be capable of cloud-to-
ground lightning and brief heavy downpours.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Hurricane Michael will move north across the Gulf of Mexico and is
expected to make landfall along the Florida panhandle on Wednesday.
This system likely will have some impact in the western Carolinas and
northeast Georgia late Wednesday through Thursday. All interests
should closely follow the forecast of this tropical cyclone. In
particular, the storm could bring more heavy rainfall Wednesday night
and Thursday, which could heighten the risk of flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

None.

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