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WGUS82 KGSP 102052
FLSGSP

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
452 PM EDT WED OCT 10 2018

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Union NC-
452 PM EDT WED OCT 10 2018

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Flood Advisory for...
  Union County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rainfall due to 
  showers is continuing across eastern and northeastern Union County.
  Total rainfall of 1-2.5 inches has fallen over the past 4-6 hours 
  and an additional inch of rainfall is likely from Wingate to New 
  Salem as this current round of showers ends from south to north 
  through 6 pm. This rainfall will cause minor flooding of low-lying 
  areas as well as ponding of water on some roadways into this 
  evening.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Monroe, Unionville, Wingate, Marshville, Sturdivants, Trinity and
  New Salem.

* The following streams and associated tributaries are experiencing 
  rapid rises and may exceed their banks in a few locations: Lanes 
  Creek, Richardson Creek, Waxhaw Creek, Stewarts Creek, Bearskin 
  Creek, and Salem Creek.  Please avoid all stream banks and
  other low-lying areas near streams including greenways and parks
  until the threat has passed.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy rainfall will cause ponding of water in urban areas, streets
and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying
spots. Rapid rises on small creeks and streams will also occur,
possibly flooding low water crossings and farmland. Do not attempt to
travel across flooded roads. Turn around, dont drown.

Only when it is safe to do so, please report floodwaters or
landslides flowing over roads or threatening property to the National
Weather Service by calling toll-free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, by
posting on our Facebook page, or via Twitter using hashtag NWSGSP.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred, including roadways, nearby cross streets, stream
names, and other landmarks.

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LAT...LON 3482 8032 3482 8062 3503 8063 3516 8045
      3517 8041 3516 8041 3518 8037 3517 8036
      3518 8033 3517 8032 3519 8030 3520 8028

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