Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 27 at 2:34PM EDT until September 27 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 11:34am
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
following counties, Craven, Greene, Lenoir, Martin and Pitt.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 234 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...
Greenville, Kinston, Winterville, Ayden, Farmville, Bethel,
Grifton, Bell Arthur, House, Bruce, Roundtree, Ormondsville,
Maury, Graingers, Dawson, Dowdy Ficklen Stadium, East
Carolina University, Pitt Greenville Airport, Kinston
Regional Jetport and Hookerton.
- 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.
Area Description:
Craven, NC; Greene, NC; Lenoir, NC; Martin, NC; Pitt, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC