Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 18 at 7:25PM EDT until September 18 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2024 - 4:25pm
Expires:
September 18, 2024 - 6:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following county, Cumberland.
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 724 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
nearly stationary thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage
areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between
1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fayetteville, Fort Liberty, Eastover, Vander and Bonnie
Doone.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Cumberland, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC