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Sullivan County, NY - The National Weather Service has has issued a Flood Warning Thursday for Sullivan County, specifically the area along the Beaverkill River until 9 a.m. Friday morning.

"Sullivan County is preparing for another bout of thunderstorms and potentially severe weather that could dump a half inch to an inch of rain within an hour," said acting Sullivan County manager Joshua Potosek.

He said residents near small tributary streams, creeks, brooks and other water are cautioned to remain alert and should be prepared to seek shelter on higher ground in case these storms cause sudden rises in water level and/or minor flooding.

During these shorter storms all county residents are urged to remain indoors and off roadways whenever possible. If residents must drive, they are advised to exercise extreme caution when driving through this storm, and to pay special attention not to drive through pooling or standing water.

County residents are also urged to have enough flashlights and extra batteries, canned goods and bottled water for 48 hours, in case of power outage or emergency.

Residents are encouraged to make arrangements to check on elderly neighbors, and arrange for pets to be housed either inside, or with proper shelter. Residents are also urged to secure property that may blow away or shift during a storm, including farm or lawn equipment, patio furniture, etc.