Fayetteville, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY THURSDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Little River at Manchester.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Minor flooding begins in Fort Liberty near
the water treatment plant.
At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding begins on Manchester Road near the
Fort Liberty water treatment plant.
At 24.0 feet, Manchester Road is flooded.
At 25.0 feet, Water reaches the base of the Manchester Road bridge
and the foundation of the Starlite motel at the intersection of
Manchester Road and Bragg Blvd (Hwy 24/87).

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM EDT Monday the stage was 14.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this evening to a crest of 24.0 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Wednesday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm EDT)
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Little River
Manchester  18.0  14.0  Mon 2 pm EDT 22.0  17.8  15.1  13.4


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...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values ranging from 105 to 109 expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or
heat stroke.

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...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 50.0 feet, Extensive lowland flooding will occur
along the river. The wildlife boat ramp at Tar Heel Ferry Road
will likely be inaccessible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM EDT Monday the stage was 37.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 51.0 feet early Wednesday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning.
- Flood stage is 42.0 feet.
- weather.gov/safety/flood

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