Flash Flood Warning issued October 8 at 6:53PM EDT until October 8 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

FFWJAX The National Weather Service in Jacksonville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for… East Central Nassau County in northeastern Florida… * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE…Radar indicated. 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… Fernandina Beach, Yulee and Amelia City.

Official safety instructions

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.

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