Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 30 at 6:16PM EDT until September 30 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2024 - 3:16pm
Expires:
September 30, 2024 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the
following county, Northampton and southeast Virginia, including
the following counties, Greensville, Southampton and Sussex.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 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...
Boykins, Jarratt, Capron, Branchville, Drewryville, Worrell,
Joyner, Little Texas, Mason, Gray, Shiloh, Hilda, Yale and
Margarettsville.
- 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:
Northampton, NC; Greensville, VA; Southampton, VA; Sussex, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA