Weather Alert in North Carolina
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 11:01AM EDT until August 16 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
DESCRIPTION: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina...South Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Waccamaw River At Conway affecting Horry County. Waccamaw River near Longs affecting Columbus, Brunswick and Horry Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until late Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 44.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 45.4 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov/wfo/ilm . The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
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because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
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Precipitation in the form of water droplets is called rain.
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Compared to upwind, monthly rainfall between twenty and forty miles downwind of
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