Flash-Flood Warning in effect for western, southwestern and central districts

This alert message is valid from 10:40 am Sunday, Oct. 18 and will be terminated at 6 pm today or sooner if conditions warrant.

A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) is occurring or is imminent in the warning area.

Hazard Info:

Maximum Rainfall Accumulations of 25.0 to 50.0 mm in heavy showers are expected over the warning area.

Key Message:

Residents and visitors should note that the following impacts are imminent during this forecast period:

• Significant runoff from higher elevations.
• Significant soil erosion is likely on exposed or scarred land surfaces.
• Large water settlements on roads and fields.
• Significant adjustments to water levels of existing water bodies (ponds etc.).
• Significant delays on traffic routes with some roads possibly impassable.
• Large objects or debris from higher elevations may also become embedded within fast moving water flows.
• Significant flooding at the foot of hillsides and coastal roads is possible.