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Flash Flood Warning

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Lawrence, KY; Wayne, WV

Status In Progress Started 44 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Likely

Details

At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, with additional rounds of light rainfall expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dunlow, Crum, and Clifford.

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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