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Radar valid at 730 pm EDT, Sep 17th 2023

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SCC015-019-029-035-172330-
/O.NEW.KCHS.FA.Y.0072.230917T2046Z-230917T2330Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Berkeley SC-Charleston SC-Colleton SC-Dorchester SC-
446 PM EDT Sun Sep 17 2023

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast South Carolina, including the
following counties, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 444 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen thus far over the last few hours.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Hanahan,
McClellanville, Daniel Island, Naval Weapons Station
Charleston, Downtown Charleston, I-26/I-526 Interchange, Fort
Sumter, James Island, West Ashley, Johns Island, Hollywood,
Isle Of Palms, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Sullivan's Island,
Seabrook Island and Kiawah Island.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Heavy rain in Downtown Charleston will result in flooding of
low-lying areas. Areas most prone to flooding include the Market,
Crosstown, East Bay Street and Morrison Drive. Slow down when
traveling and allow extra distance between you and the vehicle
ahead. Do not drive into water of unknown depth.

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LAT...LON 3264 8044 3288 8023 3328 7961 3324 7949
3325 7948 3324 7948 3316 7935 3314 7927
3312 7928 3311 7926 3307 7931 3302 7932
3298 7939 3298 7951 3294 7954 3289 7955
3273 7982 3273 7985 3267 7986 3250 8028

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