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WGUS71 KPBZ 290413
FFSPBZ

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1213 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

PAC125-290700-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Washington PA-
1213 AM EDT SAT JUL 29 2017

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR WASHINGTON...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHERN WASHINGTON COUNTY...

At 1212 AM EDT, law enforcement reported flash flooding in multiple
portions of Washington County. Water rescues have been ongoing.

FLASH FLOODING...     Occurring.

ESTIMATED RAINFALL... 4 to 5 inches.

ADDITIONAL RAINFALL...Up to 2 inches.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Washington, Pennsylvania. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that may experience flooding include...
McMurray...                       Washington...
Canonsburg...                     Gastonville...
Upper St. Clair...                Wolfdale...
McGovern...                       East Washington...
New Eagle...                      Houston...
West Finley...                    Claysville...

This includes  Interstate 70 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 7
and 30.

Excessive rainfall over the warned area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Act quickly and move to higher ground now.

Runoff from heavy rainfall will flood small streams, poor drainage
areas and low-lying spots.

Please report flooding by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPITTSBURGH.

&&

LAT...LON 4024 7997 4021 7995 4000 8025 4000 8027
      4001 8028 4002 8030 4000 8031 4000 8037
      3998 8040 3997 8045 3995 8047 3996 8052
      4004 8052 4015 8037 4031 8010 4025 7992

$$

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