Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Utah, including the following areas, San Rafael Swell, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Zion National Park, and burn scars including Cottonwood, Forsyth, Monroe Canyon, and France Canyon.

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slickrock areas, recent burn scars, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. This includes a heavy emphasis on recent burn scars in and near the watch area, such as Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, and Monroe Canyon. The flash flood threat is forecast to continue into Friday and potentially beyond, with extensions to this flood watch possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood