Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 12:09AM EDT until September 27 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2024 - 9:09pm
Expires:
September 26, 2024 - 11:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of piedmont North Carolina, including the
following counties, Cabarrus and Mecklenburg.
* WHEN...Until 230 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1208 AM EDT, Several inches of rain has fallen throughout
the day and streams across the Charlotte metro area running
high. Additional light to moderate rain has resulted in
enough runoff to boost several streams into action stage or
low end minor. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Uptown Charlotte, Huntersville, Kannapolis, Downtown Concord,
Central Charlotte, South Charlotte, Northeast Charlotte, East
Charlotte, Southwest Charlotte, Northwest Charlotte, West
Concord, Matthews, Cornelius, Mint Hill, Davidson,
Weddington, Stallings, Pineville, Harrisburg and Tega Cay.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Cabarrus, NC; Mecklenburg, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC