Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 700 AM EDT.

* At 359 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Summersville, Fayetteville, Montgomery, Ansted, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Hawks Nest State Park, Powellton, Drennan, Swiss, Kesslers Cross Lanes and Mount Nebo.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAYETTE, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.