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Urban Flood Advisory Issued
May 3, 2010
The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for the North Escambia area until 11:30 a.m.
From the National Weather Service:
Radar showed an area of rain and thunderstorms… some producing very heavy rain at times moving slowly northeast across the region. Total rainfall around two inches possible with some isolated amounts near three inches possible this morning. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are occurring in advance of the main area of rain.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into
areas where the water covers the roadway. Just one foot of flowing
water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the Road.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams…and ponding of water in urban areas.E
areas and low lying spots.
A Flood Advisory means river or stream flows are elevated or ponding
of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
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