Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Claiborne, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Sullivan, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered showers and thunderstorms will persist into the overnight hours, followed by additional widespread showers Thursday evening into Friday associated with the approach of Helene. Periods of torrential rainfall are expected during this time which may lead flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAIBORNE ... HANCOCK ... HAWKINS ... SULLIVAN ... ANDERSON ... UNION ... GRAINGER ... HAMBLEN ... NORTHWEST COCKE ... NORTHWEST GREENE ... WASHINGTON ... NORTHWEST CARTER ... ROANE ... LOUDON ... KNOX ... JEFFERSON ... NW BLOUNT ... NORTH SEVIER ... LEE ... WISE ... SCOTT ... RUSSELL ... WASHINGTON

Instructions:

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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.