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From the National Weather Service:

Flood Watch

Flood Watch National Weather Service Raleigh NC 353 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 .

Flooding from Tropical Cyclone Idalia is possible across southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina from this afternoon through Thursday evening.

…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE…A portion of central North Carolina, including the following counties, Anson, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Nash, Orange, Richmond, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly, Wake, Wayne and Wilson.

* WHEN…From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Flooding from Tropical Cyclone Idalia is possible across southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 5 inches are possible, with local amounts to 7 inches. – http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… 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.