Flash Flood Watch issued September 19 at 3:09AM MDT until September 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall continue to be possible over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Montana, including the following area, Northwest Beaverhead County.

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars should prepare for potential debris flow. 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... - Additional precipitation today may contribute to flooding and debris flows in some drainages near the Bobcat Lakes and Sand Creek burn scars. - Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Areas near the Sand Creek and Bobcat Lakes Burn Scars, including portions of the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Affected area: Northwest Beaverhead County