Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
442 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

NCC013-052145-
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Beaufort NC-
442 PM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
  following county, Beaufort.

* WHEN...Until 545 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 441 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 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Core Point, Bonnerton, Bayview, Edward, Goose Creek State
    Park, Aurora Ferry Terminal and Bayview Ferry Terminal.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3548 7680 3544 7672 3542 7669 3541 7668
      3540 7669 3529 7683 3534 7692 3538 7696
      3541 7697 3543 7699 3551 7690


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