Avisos

Flood Watch issued September 27 at 10:55AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Alamance, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland,Davidson, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee,Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson,Scotland, Stanly and Wake.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams arerunning high and could flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Given recent wet conditions, the ground is saturated andstreamflows are significantly above normal. Much of centralNorth Carolina is susceptible to flash flooding as periods ofheavy rain overspread the region. The heaviest and mostwidespread rain will fall through mid afternoon. Totalrainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected on averagewith 3 inches or greater possible in isolated locations.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take actionshould Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 4:36AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts 35 to 45mph.* WHERE...Portions of the northeast Piedmont, western Sandhills, andcentral/southern Coastal Plain.* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.Tree limbs could be blown down and result in scattered poweroutages.Secure outdoor objects.

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Flood Warning issued September 27 at 3:27PM EDT until September 27 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Johnston, Sampson and Wayne.* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.* IMPACTS...Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff fromearlier rainfall.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 326 PM EDT, heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms hascaused many creeks and streams to rise out of their banks.While the threat of flash flooding has lessened, flooding oflow-lying areas and roadways will continue this evening.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Goldsboro, Smithfield, Clinton, Mount Olive, Clayton, Benson,Fremont, Walnut Creek, Harrells, Micro, Selma, Four Oaks,Pine Level, Kenly, Princeton, Roseboro, Pikeville, Garland,Newton Grove and Salemburg.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can becomeunstable and unsafe.

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Flood Warning issued September 27 at 10:43AM EDT until September 29 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in NorthCarolina...Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield.* WHEN...Until late Sunday morning.* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding beginsalong the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holdingtank at the water treatment plant.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 10:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.7 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 10:15 AM EDT Friday was 17.6 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagelate tomorrow evening and continue falling to 7.7 feetWednesday morning.- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.The next statement will be issued this evening.

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