Weather / Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 6:21PM EDT until September 7 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Marion, FL
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Marion County in northern Florida... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 621 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southwestern Marion County. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What To Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Source: National Weather Service.
