Special Weather Statement Alert Issued in NC

A Special Weather Statement Alert has been issued for the following counties in NC: Alleghany, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin. Heavy rains along with possible flooding is expected in these areas.

Expect times of heavy downpours of rain and slower morning traffic. Use caution, headlights and wipers when driving. Avoid driving in areas that appear to contain standing water even if it looks like only a little bit of water. These areas with water can be much deeper than they appear. Turn around and find a safer route.

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The following alert was issued by the NWS:

"Special Weather Statement Alert:...

Rain Heavy At Times... Periods of rain, heavy at times, can be expected through about daybreak, before ending. Total rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are forecast before the rain comes to an end, or tapers to light showers.

A flood watch remains in effect through 7:00 AM for runoff which may result in minor flooding. During periods of high rain rates, watch for ponding of water on roads. Also watch for debris which may get washed onto the highway and pose a driving hazard. For your safety, if traveling, slow down! It is much harder to bring a vehicle to a stop when the road is wet.

Also, please avoid driving through areas covered by water. The water may be deeper than you think.

Affected Areas:

Alleghany

Ashe

Caswell

Rockingham

Stokes

Surry

Watauga

Wilkes

Yadkin"

Source:

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=NC126885A4E0AC.SpecialWeatherStatement.126885A546A0NC.RNKSPSRNK.5ed7424213e6c007e073848af86dffe7