Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Western Avery County in western North Carolina... McDowell County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina... Eastern Yancey County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 855 AM EDT, Locally excessive runoff and high water conditions will linger through midday across many parts of the advised area. Localized storm total rainfall as much as 8 to 10 inches had accumulated along the Blue Ridge. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Spruce Pine, Newland, Old Fort, Banner Elk, Elk Park, Bakersville, Beech Mountain In Avery County, Crossnore and Sugar Mountain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood