Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central McDowell County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1047 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Old Fort, Pleasant Gardens and Woodlawn. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood