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WGUS72 KRAH 200652
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
252 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

NCC183-200700-
/O.CON.KRAH.FF.W.0040.000000T0000Z-180820T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Wake NC-
252 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 AM EDT FOR
CENTRAL WAKE COUNTY...

At 251 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Raleigh. Over 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
already occurring.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Morrisville,
Knightdale, William B Umstead State Park and Lake Wheeler.

Additional rainfall is likely in the warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be
especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Excessive runoff from the heavy rain will cause flash flooding of
creeks and streams, roads, low lying and poor drainage areas.

&&

LAT...LON 3578 7847 3570 7868 3569 7888 3592 7881
      3591 7877 3588 7872 3588 7863 3589 7855
      3585 7847

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