Duke University Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Duke University.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flash Flood Warning

Area
Clay, NC
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:01PM EDT until July 11 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

FFWMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Clay County in southwestern North Carolina... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 801 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 0.5 to 1.5 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...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Shooting Creek.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Area
Inland New Hanover
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 1:37PM EDT until July 12 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.

Flood Warning

Area
Bladen, NC; Cumberland, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:19AM EDT until July 15 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cape Fear River at William O Huske Lock And Dam 3. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 45.0 feet, Flood waters will affect lowlands along the east bank of the river with some minor overflow along the west bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 42.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 44.9 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 42.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Robeson, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 10:19AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Cape Fear River At William O Huske Lock And Dam 3 affecting Bladen and Cumberland Counties. Lumber River Near Lumberton affecting Robeson County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Lumber River near Lumberton. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Flood waters deepen in the Pines and Coxs Pond areas as well as along River Road. Flood waters may affect Carthage Road. Several homes will become isolated or inundated between the Pepsi plant and the river. Chickenfoot Road, Hestertown Road and Noir Street will be closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:05 AM EDT Friday the stage was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.3 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. - weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Johnston, NC
Flood Warning issued July 11 at 9:34AM EDT until July 13 at 5:36AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North Carolina... Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neuse River at Smithfield. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along the Neuse Riverwalk. Water nears the base of the holding tank at the water treatment plant. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM EDT Friday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.1 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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