Weather Alert in Georgia
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 1:55PM EDT until August 21 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Columbia SC
AREAS AFFECTED: Columbia, GA; Richmond, GA
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Georgia, including the following counties, Columbia and Richmond. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 155 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 2 inches of rain have fallen. - 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 Augusta, Evans, Augusta, Martinez, Daniel Field, Glendale, Summerville, Midtown, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta Mall, Village Plaza Shopping Center, Augusta Regional Airport, Minnick Park, Pendleton King Park, Forest Hills, Hillcrest Memorial Park, Westover Memorial Park, Kendan Park, Westwick and Harrisburg. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 20 in Georgia between mile markers 194 and 199. Interstate 520 in Georgia between mile markers 1 and 5...and between mile markers 7 and 13. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Most flooding deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through a flooded roadway or around barricades. Turn around, don't drown. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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