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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
355 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
  East Central Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
  New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Southwestern Pender County in southeastern North Carolina...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 355 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Additional rainfall amounts of 
  1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wilmington, Leland, Wrightsville Beach, North Masonboro Island, 
  Johnny Mercer Pier, South Masonboro Island, Figure Eight Island, 
  Northwest, Phoenix, Montague, The Borough, Long Creek, 
  Wrightsboro, Currie, Batarora, Hightsville, Castle Hayne, 
  Wilmington International Airport, Malpass Corner and Point Caswell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially 
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is 
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult 
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed 
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed, 
then turn around, don't drown.

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LAT...LON 3450 7825 3454 7827 3465 7818 3434 7790
      3429 7772 3417 7782 3412 7785 3421 7817
      3422 7825 3439 7827 3447 7818

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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JLB