Flood Advisory

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

* WHERE...Northwestern Jackson County in western North Carolina...

* WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 438 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. - Receiving reports of high water conditions developing in the Sylva area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sylva, Cullowhee, Webster, Dillsboro, Savannah and Tuckasegee. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood