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Special Weather Statement issued May 14 at 7:18PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NCAt 717 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 8 milesnortheast of Smithfield, moving northeast at 30 mph.HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.SOURCE...Radar indicated.IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow aroundunsecured objects.Locations impacted include...Goldsboro, Smithfield, Nashville, Wilson, Elm City, Fremont, WalnutCreek, Bailey, Micro, and Selma.If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radiostations and available television stations for additional informationand possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service

Flood Advisory issued May 14 at 6:30PM EDT until May 14 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina, including thefollowing counties, Harnett and Johnston.* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban orother areas is occurring or is imminent.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minorflooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in theadvisory area. Up to 3 inches of rain have fallen.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Smithfield, Lillington, Clayton, Dunn, Angier, Benson, Micro,Selma, Erwin, Coats, Four Oaks, Pine Level, Kenly, Princeton,Coats Crossroads, Flowers, Buies Creek, Emit, Raven RockState Park and Buckhorn Reservoir.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodSlow down and use caution while driving to avoid hydroplaning. Beaware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turnaround, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

National Weather Service