Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Heavy rain in Downtown Charleston could result in nuisance flooding of low-lying areas. Areas most prone to flooding include the Market, Crosstown, East Bay Street and Morrison Drive. Slow down when traveling and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Do not drive into water of unknown depth.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the following counties, Berkeley and Charleston. * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1058 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with torrential rainfall extending from North Charleston through West Ashley into parts of Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island. These storms were moving northeast at 20 mph and will be capable of dropping a quick 1 to 2 inches of rain has they move through parts of the Charleston Metro Area. Minor flooding of low-lying and poor drainage areas is possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan, West Ashley, Downtown Charleston, I-26/I-526 Interchange, James Island, Johns Island and Daniel Island.