Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 9:45PM EDT until July 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Monday morning. * 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 9:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 41.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 42.7 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. 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 Thursday afternoon.
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