Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 3:06PM EDT until September 16 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2024 - 12:06pm
Expires:
September 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Carteret and Onslow.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 306 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 4 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, New River Station, Piney Green, Swansboro,
Hubert, Midway Park, Verona, Dixon, Folkstone, Silverdale,
Hammocks Beach, Onslow Beach, Sneads Ferry, Sea View Pier,
Hammocks Beach State Park, Cedar Point and Holly Ridge.
- 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