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Flood Watch issued September 26 at 5:38AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, including the followingarea, Rabun, western North Carolina, including the followingareas, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains,Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Madison, McDowell Mountains,Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Polk Mountains, Rutherford Mountains,Southern Jackson, Swain, Transylvania and Yancey, and upstateSouth Carolina, including the following areas, GreenvilleMountains, Oconee Mountains and Pickens Mountains.* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in significant and damagingflooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying andflood-prone locations. Areas that are not typically impacted byfloodwaters may flood. Numerous landslides are possible in areasof steep terrain. A couple of large, damaging debris flows arepossible.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected due to theinteraction of tropical moisture along a stationary front,followed by the passage of Tropical Storm Helene. Storm-totalrainfall of 10 to 15 inches with locally higher amounts isexpected along the entire length of the Blue Ridge Escarpmentwith widespread 5 to 9 inches expected across the remainderof the mountains. This has the potential to be an extremelyrare event with dangerous catastrophic flash-flooding alongnumerous streams.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodA Flood Watch for flash flooding means there is a potential forrapid onset flooding based on current forecasts. Flash flooding is avery dangerous situation and may impact areas that do not typicallyflood. Please monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to takeaction quickly should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.Rainfall of more than five inches in similar storms has beenassociated with an increased risk of landslides and rockslides. Ifyou live on a mountainside or in a cove at the base of a mountain,especially near a stream, be ready to leave in advance of the stormor as quickly as possible should rising water, moving earth, orrocks threaten. Consider postponing travel along mountain roadsduring periods of heavy rainfall.Low-lying areas adjacent to streams, including campgrounds, areespecially vulnerable to flooding. If you live or are vacationingnext to a stream, please have a plan in place to seek higher groundonce heavy rainfall develops. Flash floods can occur quickly andoverwhelm adjacent low-lying areas with little warning. Once thestream starts to rise, you may only have minutes to evacuate. Flashfloods can cause catastrophic damage and be powerful enough to sweepaway campers, vehicles, and mobile homes. Consider temporarilyrelocating away from streams until the heavy rainfall threat passes.

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Flood Warning issued September 26 at 1:41AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC...The Flood Warning continues for the Pigeon River in NorthCarolina...At Canton affecting Haywood County..Two unique rounds of rainfall, one ongoing and continuing throughearly Thursday afternoon resulting from tropical moistureinteracting with a stationary front, and another beginning Thursdaynight and lasting through Friday morning associated with HurricaneHelene, are expected to result in significant rises within thePigeon River watershed. Minor to Moderate flooding along the eastand west forks of the Pigeon River is likely, resulting in Minorflooding along the Pigeon River near Canton. The current forecastedcrest has been raised from 11.0 feet to 14.0 feet to account foradditional forecasted rainfall concentrated over a shorter period oftime, resulting in a sharper and higher crest.The Pigeon River is a very flashy watershed and is very sensitive tovariations in heavy rainfall. There is a potential for the crest toexceed the current forecast crest. If the forecasted rainfall overthe next few days occurs very quickly or in a much shorter timeframe than currently expected, significant flooding along the PigeonRiver is possible and may approach the Major flooding that occurredduring Tropical Cyclone Fred in August 2021. It is absolutelyimperative that you maintain awareness of the latest forecasts andplan NOW to respond to the worst-case scenario for your area. Thisis a rapidly evolving situation.* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. Moderate flooding is possible.* WHERE...Pigeon River at Canton.* WHEN...From this morning to tomorrow evening.* IMPACTS...At 12.5 feet, A trailer park near Old Highway 19 and 23outside of Clyde may flood. Residential yards along Richland,Hyatt, and Allens Creeks will be in danger of flooding, due torunoff and back water from the Pigeon River.* At 14.0 feet, Some homes and businesses along Sorrells, Waters,and Penland Streets may begin to flood.* At 14.5 feet, Businesses in Canton near the river may begin toflood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1:15 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 4.3 feet and risingslowly.- Action/Advisory Stage is 10.0 feet.- Forecast...The river will approach Minor Flood Stage and riseto near 10.0 feet this afternoon. It may steady or fallslightly to 9.3 feet this evening. It will then rise aboveMinor Flood Stage late this evening to 14.0 feet tomorrowmorning. It will fall below Minor Flood Stage by Saturdayevening.NOTE: There is increasing potential for the crest to exceedthe Moderate Flood Stage of 15.0 feet. It is possible thecrest may approach the Major Flood Stage of 19 feet.- Minor Flood Stage is 10.0 feet.Moderate Flood Stage is 15.0 feet.Major Flood Stage is 19.0 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of14.1 feet on 10/05/1995. The Pigeon River crested at 19.60feet on August 18, 2021 during Tropical Cyclone Fred.- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodIf you live or are vacationing along any stream in the Pigeon Riverwatershed, including the East and West Fork Pigeon rivers, have aplan in place to seek higher ground BEFORE the heavy rain begins.Do NOT wait for a Flash Flood Warning to take action. Flee areasadjacent to the stream before the stream rises significantly.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weatherinformation for the latest updates. Additional details can be foundat www.weather.gov/gsp.To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feetand a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,stop, turn around and go another way.This warning will be in effect until the river falls below itsAction/Advisory Stage.For detailed information including observed and forecast stages,flood impacts, flood history, FEMA Flood Hazard Layers, and more,please visit: https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/GSPThe next statement will be issued before Friday evening at 800 PMEDT.

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Tropical Storm Warning issued September 26 at 5:04AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC* LOCATIONS AFFECTED- Waynesville* WIND- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind- Peak Wind Forecast: 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39to 57 mph- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical stormforce.- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now beunderway. Prepare for limited wind damage.- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the windbecomes hazardous.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchoredmobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped oruprooted, but with greater numbers in places where treesare shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blownover.- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly withinurban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous drivingconditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.- Scattered power and communications outages.* FLOODING RAIN- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect- Peak Rainfall Amounts: Additional 6-10 inches, with locallyhigher amounts- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for extremeflooding rain- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady fromthe previous assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential forextreme flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescuesare likely.- PREPARE: Urgently consider protective actions from extremeand widespread rainfall flooding.- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to takeaction will likely result in serious injury or loss of life.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Devastating to Catastrophic- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuationsand rescues.- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow theirbanks in many places with deep moving water. Small streams,creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become ragingrivers. In mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage downvalleys while increasing susceptibility to rockslides andmudslides. Flood control systems and barriers may becomestressed.- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiplecommunities, some structures becoming uninhabitable orwashed away. Numerous places where flood waters may coverescape routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers ofraging water with underpasses submerged. Driving conditionsbecome very dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closureswith some weakened or washed out.* TORNADO- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:- Situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECASTUNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for a fewtornadoes- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from theprevious assessment.- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for afew tornadoes.- PREPARE: If your shelter is particularly vulnerable totornadoes, prepare to relocate to safe shelter beforehazardous weather arrives.- ACT: If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelterquickly.- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder theexecution of emergency plans during tropical events.- A few places may experience tornado damage, along withpower and communications disruptions.- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings,chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations oroverturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off,shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blownoff roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.* FOR MORE INFORMATION:- https://readync.org

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