Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:34AM EDT until July 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Wilmington NC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land adjacent to the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 40.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 42.7 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
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