Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...South Central Rutherford County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1000 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding, especially in low-lying and poor drainage areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Forest City, Rutherfordton and Spindale. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood