INSTRUCTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Pilot and 3-9 burn scar.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Northern Humboldt Interior and Southern Humboldt Interior.

* WHEN…From 11 AM PDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS…Heavy rainfall over the Pilot and 3-9 burn scar thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in are expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Pilot and 3-9 burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the Pilot and 3-9 fire burn scars, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Rain rates may exceed 0.5 inches in one hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood