Issued: Fri Aug 21 | 4:33 PM
In effect for: New Hanover, NC
Severe: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Immediate
FFWILM
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
North Central New Hanover County in southeastern North Carolina…
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
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…
Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College North Campus, Murrayville,
Kings Grant, Wilmington International Airport, Wrightsboro and
Hightsville.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 40 near mile marker 416. Interstate 140 near mile marker
20.
Dangerous flooding from heavy rainfall can be expected, especially
near poor drainage areas and other flood prone locations. It is
harder to recognize flood dangers at night, as it will be difficult
to determine the depth of the water. Roads may be damaged or washed
away. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. If flooding is observed,
then turn around, don’t drown.
