FLOOD WATCH, WARNINGS

PEACHTREE CITY - The Flash Flood Watch continues for<br /> <br /> * portions of north and central Georgia... generally along and north<br /> of a line from Hamilton to Forsyth and Washington (including Gainesville and surrounding areas and all of northeast Georgia.<br /> <br /> * widespread rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches are still expected... <br /> with isolated higher amounts between 4 and 5 inches possible. These<br /> amounts will likely cause minor to moderate flooding on some creeks<br /> and rivers... with flash flooding on smaller creeks in the<br /> mountainous and urban areas of north Georgia also possible. Areas<br /> of northwest Georgia have already received 1 to 2 inches of rain<br /> overnight with rain still falling. This will continue to shift<br /> south and east across north and parts of central Georgia through<br /> this evening. <br /> <br /> Precautionary/preparedness actions... <br /> <br /> A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to<br /> flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.<br /> <br /> You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take immediate<br /> action should flash flood warnings be issued.<br /> <br /> FLOOD WARNINGS<br /> <br /> Forecasters are keeping a close watch on streams, creeks and rivers within the watch area. The National Weather Service has issued river flood warnings for the Alcovy River in Lawrenceville and the Suwanee River in Suwanee. At this point, forecasters anticipate minor flooding along both rivers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />

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