Waarschuwingen, Carnegie Regional Library

Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 6:46PM CDT until June 14 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Smith County in northeastern Texas... * WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT. * 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 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen across the city of Tyler and the surrounding areas. - 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... Tyler, Lindale and Noonday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.