Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 12:40AM EDT until June 16 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Lenoir; Northern Outer Banks
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Northern Outer Banks, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread heavy rain and thunderstorms are ongoing across portions of ENC, and this is expected to continue for at least several more hours. Flooding and flash flooding is ongoing in this area, and the risk of flooding is expected to extend longer into the night. Some of the hardest hit areas have received 3 to 6 inches of rain, with an additional 1 to 3 inches likely overnight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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