Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Columbia, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Columbia SC
439 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

GAC033-062245-
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Burke GA-
439 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of east central Georgia, including the following
  county, Burke.

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 439 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. 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...
    Waynesboro, Sardis, Midville, Burke County Airport,
    Alexander, Gough, Girard, Vidette, Di-Lane Wildlife
    Management Area, Rosier and Magruder.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a
flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don`t drown.

&&

LAT...LON 3309 8164 3310 8161 3308 8161 3309 8160
      3305 8156 3305 8154 3291 8177 3295 8182
      3295 8186 3292 8196 3292 8208 3288 8212
      3281 8215 3280 8221 3283 8232 3294 8227
      3306 8229 3311 8228 3312 8172


$$

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