Full Notification

FFWEWX The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Uvalde County in south central Texas...

* Until 1000 AM CDT.

* At 406 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Uvalde and Knippa Area. Between 10 and 20 inches of rain have fallen over the past 48 to 60 hours with up to 8 inches in the last 2 hours. Flash flooding is already occurring with numerous water rescues and numerous structures impacted by water within the polygon area This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Uvalde and Knippa Area. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Uvalde, Sabinal, Knippa and Uvalde Estates.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UVALDE, TX

Instructions:

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. 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. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.