...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Dorchester County in southeastern Maryland...
Somerset County in southeastern Maryland...
Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland...
Northwestern Worcester County in southeastern Maryland...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 503 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small
stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salisbury, Fruitland, Princess Anne, University Of Maryland
Eastern Shore, Salisbury University, Delmar, Hebron, Westover,
Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Willards, Eden, Allen, Shad Point,
Lakewood, Trinity, Catchpenny, Widgeon and Green Hill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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