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...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including the
following counties, Anson, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond and Stanly.
* WHEN...Until 645 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 343 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Ansonville, Whispering
Pines, Norwood, Pinebluff, Mount Gilead, Foxfire, Candor,
Taylortown, Norman, Pekin, Covington, Blewett Falls Lake,
Derby, Eagle Springs, Uwharrie Haven, Seven Lakes and Lake
Tillery.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood