Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 6:57AM EDT until September 17 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2024 - 3:57am
Expires:
September 17, 2024 - 5:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Carteret and Craven.
* WHEN...Until 815 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become
impassable. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring
or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 652 AM EDT, Flooded roads continue to be reported as heavy
rain occurred due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage
areas have already caused flooding in the advisory area.
Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Pine Knoll Shores,
Wildwood, North Harlowe, Cherry Branch Ferry Terminal, Oceana
Pier, Mitchell Village and Indian Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Carteret, NC; Craven, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC