Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 12:40PM EDT until September 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 9:40am
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Carteret and Onslow.
* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1239 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 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jacksonville, Morehead City, North Topsail Beach, Camp
Lejeune Center, Piney Green, New River Station, Stella,
Swansboro, Hubert, Cape Carteret, Midway Park, Verona, Dixon,
Folkstone, Silverdale, Peletier, Broad Creek, Bogue, Hammocks
Beach and Onslow Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Carteret, NC; Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC