Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Jacksonville, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
959 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

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Atkinson GA-Clinch GA-Ware GA-
959 PM EDT Mon May 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following
  counties, Atkinson, Clinch and Ware.

* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 959 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 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...
    Homerville, Pearson, Willacoochee, Argyle, Du Pont, Cogdell
    and Axson.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3118 8305 3120 8305 3121 8305 3122 8305
      3123 8305 3124 8305 3126 8304 3128 8303
      3128 8305 3129 8305 3130 8306 3133 8306
      3134 8307 3135 8307 3133 8267 3101 8265
      3095 8297 3118 8297


$$

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