Slow down and use caution while driving to avoid hydroplaning. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected in Raleigh and the surrounding areas. * WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the following county, Wake. * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This may cause urban and small stream flooding. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Zebulon, RDU International, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Knightdale, Wendell, Rolesville, Lake Benson, Lake Wheeler, William B Umstead State Park, Purnell, and Falls Lake State Rec. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood