Headline

Flood Watch issued August 1 at 4:27PM EDT until August 2 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following areas, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, East Carteret, Inland
Onslow, Jones, Southern Craven and West Carteret.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy showers and thunderstorms may produce areas of flash
flooding. Very heavy rain rates of over 2 inches per hour are
possible in training thunderstorms. Widespread rain totals of
1 to 3 inches are expected, with localized amounts of up to 8
inches possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Additional Details