Full Notification

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Russell County in southwestern Virginia... Scott County in southwestern Virginia... Washington County in southwestern Virginia... Wise County in southwestern Virginia... The City of Bristol in southwestern Virginia... The City of Norton in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 1113 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. 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. Severals roads have been closed in Russell County due to flooding. 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... Kingsport, Bristol Tn, Bristol Va, Abingdon, Norton, Lebanon, Wise, Gate City, Big Stone Gap, Weber City, Cleveland Va, Mount Carmel, Coeburn, Appalachia, Glade Spring, Honaker, Pound, St. Paul, Damascus and Nickelsville.

* AFFECTED AREAS: RUSSELL, VA ... SCOTT, VA ... WASHINGTON, VA ... WISE, VA ... CITY OF BRISTOL, VA ... CITY OF NORTON, VA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.