Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
502 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

NCC133-280015-
/O.NEW.KMHX.FA.Y.0005.240627T2102Z-240628T0015Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Onslow NC-
502 PM EDT Thu Jun 27 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 502 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    North Topsail Beach, Folkstone, Dixon, Sea View Pier, Sneads
    Ferry and Holly Ridge.
  - 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 aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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LAT...LON 3447 7756 3447 7757 3448 7758 3457 7761
      3463 7744 3452 7735 3444 7752 3446 7754


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