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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
309 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

FLC029-042115-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Dixie FL-
309 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of Big Bend Florida, including the following
  county, Dixie.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
  over low-water crossings. Water over roadways.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 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...
    Cross City, Yellow Jacket, Old Town and Fanning Springs.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2952 8320 2961 8318 2961 8297 2959 8295
      2958 8295 2956 8295 2955 8296 2954 8298
      2952 8297 2952 8298 2947 8299 2946 8299
      2946 8300 2943 8302 2942 8302 2941 8302
      2941 8303 2950 8312


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