There are several varieties of flood watches and warnings, but one that generates a lot of questions is the "areal" flood watch or warning.

An Areal Flood Warning would be issued when the flooding occurs more gradually — or, as the NWS explained, "usually from prolonged and persistent moderate to heavy rainfall." ...

SACRAMENTO- Online FOX40 viewers may think there is a misprint on our weather banner, alerting people to “areal flood watch”, but “areal” is an official term used by the National Weather ...

Flash flood watch vs. flash flood warning. First things, ... But an areal flood warning is usually issued in cases of minor flooding in low-lying areas that could be more prone to flooding than ...

This watch is used to alert people living in the area of the watch that areal flooding conditions are possible. When a watch is issued, it is best to know if you live in a flood prone area, and if ...

A flood watch will go into effect for much of south Louisiana this week as a slow-moving low-pressure system heads toward the ...

BALTIMORE -- WBFF -- An areal flood watch has been issued for the entire viewing area until Monday morning. Steady rainfall with embedded downpours tomorrow could lead to localized flooding.

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued an "areal" flood watch starting at noon today until 11 p.m. this evening. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, reports the NWS ...

What is an Areal Flood Warning? By WLOX First Alert Weather Team. Published: Mar. 11, ... Coastal Flood Advisory is still in effect until Saturday, as well as the Flash Flood Watch.

An Areal Flood Warning would be issued when the flooding occurs more gradually — or, as the NWS explained, "usually from prolonged and persistent moderate to heavy rainfall." News Today's news ...

At first glance it may look like something is wrong with the spelling across the bottom of your television screen when you see Areal Flood Warning.Every time this happens the NEWS9 newsroom phones ...