Friday, May 21, 2010

Flash Flood Warning- May 21, 2010

The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for southeastern Steuben County. The warning is in effect immediately until 4:00 am edst.

The National Weather Service issues the following recommendations:
BE ESPECIALLY CAUTIOUS AT NIGHT WHEN IT IS HARDER TO RECOGNIZE THE
DANGERS OF FLOODING. IF FLASH FLOODING IS OBSERVED ACT QUICKLY. MOVE
UP TO HIGHER GROUND TO ESCAPE FLOOD WATERS. DO NOT STAY IN AREAS
SUBJECT TO FLOODING WHEN WATER BEGINS RISING.
TO REPORT FLOODING...HAVE THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY RELAY
YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECAST OFFICE IN
NORTHERN INDIANA.
The National Weather Service updates the Steuben County weather warning page every two to three minutes.