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Flash Flood Warning issued August 12 at 1:10PM MDT until August 12 at 4:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

Description

FFWGJT

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado...

* Until 415 PM MDT.

* At 110 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain along Highway 145 from Telluride to Placerville. The
expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Placerville, Sawpit along highway 145.

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Highway 145 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay
alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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