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Weather Alert

.Several clusters of thunderstorms have produced heavy rain across
parts of southeast West Virginia this afternoon. Additional
thunderstorms are expected to result in urban and small stream
flooding.

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the
following counties, Greenbrier, Mercer and Summers.

* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 542 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported heavy rain in
the advisory area due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor
drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the
advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Branch, Blacklick Creek, Big Branch, Bluestone River,
Beaver Creek, Big Creek, Big Clear Creek and Beech Run.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Princeton...                       Hinton...
Rainelle...                        Alderson...
Athens...                          Rupert...
Quinwood...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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Lilly, Cpl. Ray

West Virginia native, passed away Feb. 28, 1951, in Korea, a POW. A military funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory, Princeton. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery near his parents.

Lusk, Carol

93, of Bluefield, WV, passed away May 10. Service 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at Roselawn Funeral Home, Princeton, with friends calling at noon. Committal service to follow in the mausoleum.

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