Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Cumberland and Bladen Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Carolina... Great Pee Dee River At Pee Dee affecting Florence and Marion Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...From late tonight to late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water levels will top the navigational lock and equipment must be removed. Minor flooding will occur on land adjacent to the east bank of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 39.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 42.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood