Weather Alert in Georgia
Flood Watch issued August 22 at 4:22AM EDT until August 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
AREAS AFFECTED: Jefferson; Johnson; Emanuel; Laurens; Treutlen; Dodge; Telfair; Wheeler; Montgomery; Toombs
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast Georgia, including the following counties, in central Georgia, Dodge, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair and Wheeler. In east central Georgia, Emanuel, Jefferson, Johnson and Treutlen. In southeast Georgia, Toombs. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms will be possible today and tomorrow. Widespread totals of 1-3" are expected, but some locations where storms stall may receive in excess of 5" of rainfall, much of it falling within a short time period. This could lead to flash flooding of small rivers, creeks, and streams, as well as flash flooding within more urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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