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WGUS82 KRAH 190044
FLSRAH

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
844 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

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Harnett NC-Johnston NC-Sampson NC-Wayne NC-
844 PM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. While the
  heaviest rain has decreased, minor flooding persists on some
  streets and on area creeks.

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

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 844 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 in the last 3 hours.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Smithfield, Lillington, Dunn, Benson, Erwin, Coats, Four
    Oaks, Pine Level, Princeton, Newton Grove, Spivey`s Corner,
    Buies Creek, Grantham, Raven Rock State Park, Anderson Creek
    and Timberlake.
  - 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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LAT...LON 3550 7812 3524 7816 3525 7862 3527 7873
      3526 7877 3527 7879 3525 7886 3524 7899
      3542 7898 3551 7865


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