Flash Flood Warning for Berkeley, WV
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- Berkeley
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What is happening
At 634 PM EDT, The Berkeley County 911 Center has reported multiple roads closed with vehicles stranded, especially around Martinsburg. The heaviest rain has ended, but additional runoff will continue to cause flash flooding. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding....
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
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Bulletin details
At 634 PM EDT, The Berkeley County 911 Center has reported multiple roads closed with vehicles stranded, especially around Martinsburg. The heaviest rain has ended, but additional runoff will continue to cause flash flooding. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Martinsburg and Arden.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 6:34PM EDT until August 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 27 at 5:31PM EDT until August 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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