Garland, North Carolina

... Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Thursday evening...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* a portion of central North Carolina... including the following
areas... Cumberland... Durham... Edgecombe... Franklin...
Granville... Halifax... Harnett... Johnston... Nash... Orange...
person... Sampson... Vance... wake... Warren... Wayne and Wilson.

* Through Thursday evening

* between one and a half to almost 3 inches of rain has fallen
since Tuesday morning. An additional 2 to 4 inches of rain is
likely this afternoon through Thursday. Moisture will continue
to stream north into central North Carolina as a low pressure
storm system strengthens off the Carolina coast. Periods of
moderate to heavy rain will continue this afternoon through
Thursday... which may lead to flooding in urban areas and on
smaller creeks and streams. Fallen leaves and other debris will
likely clog storm drains and sewers... resulting in additional
street flooding.

* The heavy rain will make driving hazardous... as it will reduce
visibility... and possibly flood ditches and pool in low lying
areas on the Road. The long duration of the rain may produce
flooding along flood prone creeks and streams especially in
urban areas across the Piedmont... sandhills and coastal plain.
Locations which may see flooding include Crabtree creek
through the Triangle area... areas around Cross Creek in
Fayetteville... and areas with poor drainage and near
construction zones.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Most flash flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive into
areas where water covers the roadway... and never drive around
police barricades. Rising water can rapidly engulf a vehicle and
its occupants. If your vehicle stalls in water... abandon it
immediately... and seek higher ground. Be especially cautious at
night since it is harder to recognize the dangerous of flooding.

Flooding is a very dangerous situation. People are urged to
monitor forecasts and conditions... and be prepared to take
action should flash flood warnings be issued.

... Wind Advisory now in effect until 6 am EST Friday...

The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 am EST Friday.

The increasing pressure gradient between intensifying low
pressure off the southeast coast... and strong high pressure to
our north... will produce very windy conditions this afternoon and
persist through Thursday night. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph
are likely... with frequent gusts of 30 to 40 mph.

The saturated ground from the widespread rain will lead to some
weakening of tree root systems... and may weaken the ground around
power poles. Winds of this strength may topple some of these
weakly rooted trees and poles... leading to sporadic power outages.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Drivers should use extra caution. Be alert for
possible branches and other tree debris in the roadway.

... Record daily maximum rainfall set at Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport
NC...

a record rainfall of 0.88 inches was set at Raleigh-Durham Intl
Airport NC yesterday. This breaks the old record of 0.86 set in 1955.