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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
257 AM EDT MON AUG 20 2018

The National Weather Service in Raleigh has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Wake County in central North Carolina...

* Until 600 AM EDT

* At 253 AM EDT, local law enforcement officials reported ongoing
  flooding along Capital Boulevard in Raleigh. Also, Crabtree Creek
  at Old Wake Forest Road and at Anderson Drive are over flood
  stage. Over 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is
  occurring. Although the heaviest rain has ended and water has
  begun to recede, additional rainfall is likely and high water on
  many roadways will likely continue.

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

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. Do not
drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the road. Many roads
and intersections in the area will quickly flood.

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

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