[MTHOLLYSVRWX] PHI Flash Flood Statement 16:47:58.1497

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WGUS71 KPHI 012047
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
447 PM EDT Wed Jul 1 2020

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Atlantic NJ-Cumberland NJ-Cape May NJ-
447 PM EDT Wed Jul 1 2020

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM EDT FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL ATLANTIC...SOUTHEASTERN CUMBERLAND AND NORTHERN CAPE
MAY COUNTIES...

At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated showers and thunderstorms are
weakening across the warned area, however additional showers and
storms producing heavy rain are just to the west and northwest and
may move into the warned area over the next hour or so. Up to two
inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
         and low lying areas.

Some locations that could experience flooding include...
Vineland, Millville, Ocean City, Cumberland, Somers Point, Laurel
Lake, Woodbine, Sea Isle City, Estell Manor, Avalon, Corbin City,
Mauricetown, Belleplain Forest, Leesburg, Beesleys Point, Seaville,
Marmora, Bricksboro, Dennisville and Strathmere.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Protecting yourself from immediate threats to life and safety shall
take priority.  Whenever possible, as long as it does not cause
greater harm, all COVID-19 protective action guidance should be
followed.

Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses
as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately.
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3928 7457 3910 7469 3931 7511 3942 7500

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

Gorse


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