Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 21 at 5:18PM EDT until August 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia...
Southeastern Lee County in southwestern Georgia...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Putney, Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City, Pecan
City, Williamsburg and Stocks.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Dougherty, GA; Lee, GA
Forcast Office:
NWS Tallahassee FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov