Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 2:54PM EDT until September 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 11:54am
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Durham, Harnett, Johnston and Wake.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 253 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated an area of heavy rain
rates entering Wake Co. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area through 5 PM. This additional rain will result
in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton,
Dunn, Angier, Benson, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs,
Morrisville, Knightdale, Wendell, Erwin, Coats, Four Oaks,
Lake Benson and Lake Wheeler.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Durham, NC; Harnett, NC; Johnston, NC; Wake, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC