Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, SC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Charleston SC
331 PM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

GAC165-251-282130-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jenkins GA-Screven GA-
331 PM EDT Fri Jun 28 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Georgia, including the following
  counties, Jenkins and Screven.

* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 330 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 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...
    Millen, Sylvania, Hiltonia, Hilltonia, Perkins, Millhaven,
    Lewis, Bascom, Jenkins County Hospital and Lawton.


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.

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LAT...LON 3292 8208 3292 8196 3295 8186 3295 8182
      3291 8177 3298 8166 3297 8160 3272 8154
      3283 8213 3288 8212


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