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Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Mon 9:10 PM Jul. 13
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 910 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. 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 Laurinburg, Hamlet, Wagram, Gibson, Morven, East Laurinburg, McFarlan, Laurel Hill, Sandhills Game Land, Camp Mackall and Diggs.

Recommended Action

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.

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