Franklinton, NC Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible.

* WHERE...The northern Coastal Plain and far northeastern Piedmont
of North Carolina, including the following counties: Edgecombe,
Franklin, Halifax, Nash, Vance, Warren and Wilson.

* WHEN...Through early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain may be heavy at times through tonight. Rainfall totals
will range from 1 to 3 inches, with localized higher amounts
of 3 to 5 inches. Flash flooding may result, mainly in urban
and poor drainage areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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