Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
407 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024

NCC031-049-103-133-011115-
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Carteret NC-Craven NC-Jones NC-Onslow NC-
407 AM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the
  following counties, Carteret, Craven, Jones and Onslow.

* WHEN...Until 715 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 407 AM 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 3 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...
    Jacksonville, Havelock, Morehead City, Newport, Piney Green,
    Camp Lejeune Center, Stella, Swansboro, Hubert, South River,
    Cape Carteret, North River, Merrimon, Pine Knoll Shores,
    Harlowe, Silverdale, Midway Park, Wildwood, Broad Creek and
    Peletier.
  - 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 3485 7716 3491 7692 3496 7671 3498 7644
      3466 7661 3461 7719 3461 7723 3462 7726
      3474 7746


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