Flood Advisory for Dixie, FL; Taylor, FL
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Western Dixie County in Big Bend Florida... Southeastern Taylor County in Big Bend Florida... When: Until 1230 PM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Dixie County in Big Bend Florida... Southeastern Taylor County in Big Bend Florida... * WHEN...Until 1230 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 929 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Steinhatchee, Cross City, Horseshoe Point, Horseshoe Beach, Jena, Jonesboro, Shamrock, Howell Place, Fish Creek, Shired Island, Bird Island, Cedar Island, Blue Springs, Keaton Beach, Jack Lee Island, Jug Island, Dekle Beach and Adams Beach. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Advisory issued August 28 at 9:29AM EDT until August 28 at 12:30PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Tallahassee FL. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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