Flood Advisory for Harnett, NC; Johnston, NC; Sampson, NC +2 more
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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: A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson. When: Until 330 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Harnett, Johnston, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson. * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1128 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 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... Goldsboro, Mount Olive, Dunn, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Pine Level, Princeton, Pikeville, Newton Grove, Eureka, Seven Springs, Grantham, Mar-Mac, Brogden, Nahunta, Elroy, Hobbton, Cliffs Of The Neuse State Park and Spivey's Corner. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 11:28PM EDT until July 21 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Raleigh NC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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