Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 11:18AM EST until November 2 at 12:45PM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE…Central Polk County in central Florida… * WHEN…Until 1245 PM EST. * IMPACTS…Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1118 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. – 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… Lakeland, Winter Haven, Haines City, Bartow, Lake Wales, Auburndale, Jan Phyl Village, Fussels Corner, Combee Settlement, Poinciana, Lake Alfred, Crooked Lake Park, Dundee,…

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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