Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 3:04PM EDT until September 19 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 12:04pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 3:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Carteret, Craven, Jones and Onslow.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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, Newport, Stella, Swansboro,
Hubert, Cape Carteret, Pine Knoll Shores, Harlowe,
Silverdale, Broad Creek, Peletier, Wildwood, Bogue, Hammocks
Beach, Bogue Inlet Pier, Hammocks Beach State Park, Cedar
Point, Mitchell Village and Crab Point Village.
- 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; Craven, NC; Jones, NC; Onslow, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC