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WGUS81 KCTP 311917
FLSCTP

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service State College PA
317 PM EDT Sat Aug 31 2024


PAC009-111-312130-
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Bedford PA-Somerset PA-
317 PM EDT Sat Aug 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania, including the following 
  counties, Bedford and Somerset.

* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 316 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 of 1 to 2 inches is expected over the
    area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Somerset, Bedford, Berlin, Friedens, Buffalo Mills, Acosta,
    New Centerville, Cessna, Rockwood, Garrett, Indian Lake,
    Manns Choice, Shanksville, New Baltimore, Rainsburg,
    Casselman, Seven Springs and Flight 93 National Memorial.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

In hilly terrain, low water crossings are potentially dangerous in 
heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate 
route.

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LAT...LON 3989 7940 3990 7940 3993 7937 3994 7937
      3997 7934 4000 7933 4015 7901 4009 7899
      4008 7883 4000 7874 3998 7869 3999 7860
      4016 7856 4007 7840 3990 7850 3988 7876
      3986 7920


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