Full Notification

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1015 PM EDT.

* At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills, Alum Bridge and Smithville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... GILMER, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RITCHIE, 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.