Wilmington International, North Carolina

... Flood Watch in effect from 1 am EST Wednesday through late
Thursday night...

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flood Watch for a portion of southeast North Carolina...
including the following areas... Bladen... Brunswick...
Columbus... New Hanover... Pender and Robeson.

* From 1 am EST Wednesday through late Thursday night

* the remnants of Hurricane Ida will bring heavy rainfall to the area
late tonight through Wednesday and into Thursday. The heaviest
rain is expected to occur Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday
night. At this time flooding issues will be most likely to
occur. By the time the rain tapers off early Friday morning most
areas will have accumulated a general 4 to 6 inches. Locally
higher amounts will be possible as some instability aloft causes
pockets of heavier showery bands embedded within the large swath
of rain across the Carolinas.

Rainfall rates will generally only be moderate to occasionally
heavy but the prolonged nature of the rain will lead to flooding
problems. Roadside ditches should fill and become unable to hold
additional rain that will end up flowing out into the Road. Urban
areas will be especially prone to flooding as paved surfaces lead
to runoff.

The widespread nature of the rain may lead to river flooding
issues later in the week. Some of the major rivers may experience
minor flooding around Friday and into the weekend.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be
alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to
flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding
develop.