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WGUS71 KGYX 082334
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Gray ME
734 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023


NHC013-015-090245-
/O.CON.KGYX.FF.W.0081.000000T0000Z-230909T0245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Merrimack NH-Rockingham NH-
734 PM EDT Fri Sep 8 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS 
EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MERRIMACK AND NORTHWESTERN ROCKINGHAM 
COUNTIES...

At 734 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 
inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 
inches in 30 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

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...
  Manchester, Northwood, Hooksett, Epsom, Auburn, Allenstown, 
  Deerfield, Candia and Nottingham.

This includes Interstate 93 near mile marker 24...and
	between mile markers 27 and 29.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4308 7148 4310 7147 4317 7138 4323 7127
      4324 7120 4320 7113 4319 7113 4304 7131
      4302 7136 4301 7139 4302 7145 4304 7145
      4305 7147 4306 7148

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 30 MINUTES

$$

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