Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Florida, including the following
counties, Orange and Osceola.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 711 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Orlando, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Buena Ventura Lakes, East
Lake Toho, Orlando International Airport, Narcoossee, Oak
Ridge, West Lake Toho, Conway, Belle Isle, Osceola Heritage
Park, Austin Tindall Park, Hunters Creek, Lake Nona, Pine
Castle, Lake Hart, Sea World, Campbell and Doctor Phillips.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood