Headline

Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 5:19PM EDT until September 5 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Description

FFWMHX

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Craven County in eastern North Carolina...

* Until 815 PM EDT.

* At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Havelock.

Instructions

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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