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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
129 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Bladen County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Northeastern Brunswick County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Northeastern Columbus County in southeastern North Carolina...
  New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina...
  Pender County in southeastern North Carolina...

* Until 430 AM EDT.

* At 129 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Wilmington, Leland, Burgaw, Wrightsville Beach, Surf City, Figure 
  Eight Island, Johnny Mercer Pier, Rich Inlet, North Masonboro 
  Island, Rowan, Hampstead, Northwest, Sandyfield, Topsail Beach, 
  Malpass Corner, Long Creek, Montague, Currie, Wards Corner and The 
  Borough.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3445 7870 3472 7838 3467 7833 3461 7831
      3455 7825 3472 7811 3473 7801 3471 7798
      3472 7768 3448 7758 3444 7752 3428 7773
      3414 7784 3421 7815 3435 7825 3437 7845

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

JLB