Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Raleigh/Durham, NC

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WGUS82 KRAH 180558
FLSRAH

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
158 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

NCC051-085-101-163-180900-
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Cumberland NC-Harnett NC-Johnston NC-Sampson NC-
158 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Cumberland, Harnett, Johnston and Sampson.

* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 158 AM 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...
    Fayetteville, Lillington, Fort Liberty, Dunn, Benson, Godwin,
    Pope AFB, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Erwin, Eastover, Coats,
    Four Oaks, Stedman, Newton Grove, Wade, Falcon, Linden,
    Spivey`s Corner and Buies Creek.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3548 7868 3550 7842 3531 7830 3528 7834
      3509 7854 3496 7876 3498 7894 3508 7906
      3519 7903 3540 7886


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