Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN

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WGUS84 KMEG 172227
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Memphis TN
527 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024

TNC047-157-180130-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FA.Y.0061.240617T2227Z-240618T0130Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette TN-Shelby TN-
527 PM CDT Mon Jun 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of West Tennessee, including the following
  counties, Fayette and Shelby.

* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 527 PM CDT, 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 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis,
    Lakeland, Arlington, Eads, Oakland, Piperton, Fisherville,
    Lenow, Kirk, Canadaville, Elba, Hickory Withe and Brunswick.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3500 8969 3500 8972 3500 8974 3499 8975
      3499 8977 3500 8983 3512 8977 3532 8978
      3528 8952 3500 8961 3500 8964


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