Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Melbourne, FL

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
346 PM EDT Sat May 4 2024

FLC095-042115-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Orange FL-
346 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 east central Florida, including the following
  county, Orange.

* WHEN...Until 515 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
  imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 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...
    Wedgefield, Bithlo and Avalon Park.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

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LAT...LON 2848 8109 2847 8117 2851 8117 2856 8117
      2861 8118 2861 8116 2861 8112 2861 8110
      2858 8107


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