ATHENS - The National Weather Service
has issued a flash flood
watch for portions of Southeast Ohio including Athens
County from 2 p.m. Wednesday
May 28 through 6 p.m. Thursday May
29.
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through
Thursday afternoon. The showers will be moving
slower tonight and Thursday.
Any shower or storm could
contain a local downpour
with an inch of rain
falling in less than an
hour. If repetitive or prolong showers hit the same area, flash flooding can occur or small
streams and creeks.
Flash flood
watch means that conditions
may develop that lead to
flash flooding. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. If you live along a
flood prone small stream, monitor water levels often, even late tonight if
repetitive or prolong rain occurs. Be prepared to take action should stream
levels rise quickly or a flash flood
warning is posted. County and local officials should also heighten
their weather
awareness.
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