Flash Flood Warning Issued
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Mon, Jul 14 @ 5:03pm
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 14 at 4:49PM EDT until July 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
FFWPHI
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
North Central Lehigh County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
Southern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Central Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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 may experience flash flooding include...
Lehighton, Northampton, East Stroudsburg, Hackettstown,
Blairstown, Nazareth, Palmerton, Bangor, Jim Thorpe, Slatington,
Pen Argyl and Nesquehoning.
Turn around...don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most
flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks, and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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