Flash Flood Warning

FFWJKL

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northern Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky... Southwestern Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Central Jackson County in southeastern Kentucky... Southern Lee County in southeastern Kentucky... Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 1050 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen since 8 AM. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area between 11 am and 2 PM. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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... McKee, Booneville, Boone, New Zion, Turkey Foot, Privett, Mummie, Green Hall, Earnestville, Wild Dog, Elian, Gray Hawk, Lakes, Wind Cave, Bradshaw, Macedonia, Travellers Rest, Sturgeon, Vincent and Endee.