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WGUS72 KRAH 200508
FFSRAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
108 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-
108 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR RALEIGH AND SURROUNDING
AREAS...

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

At 105 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Raleigh and surrounding urban areas. At least three inches of rain
have already fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Numerous
water rescues and road closures have been reported.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Raleigh. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Rdu International, Apex, Holly
Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale and Lake Wheeler.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Life threatening flash flooding is occurring across the area. Do not
attempt to travel unless you must do so to escape the flooding or
are under an evacuation order. If you are in a low lying area, along
a creek or stream, or in an area experiencing flooding, take action
now to protect your life. Move to higher ground immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 3574 7841 3564 7890 3592 7881 3592 7876
      3595 7872 3596 7850

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