Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 10:35AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Pender, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... Northeast Cape Fear River Near Burgaw affecting Pender County. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeast Cape Fear River near Burgaw. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water deepens on the lowest portions of River Bend Road and River Birch Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 7.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 8.7 feet Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Advisory stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
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