Flood Advisory: Dallas, TX; Tarrant, TX

Flood Advisory

Minor

Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 5:41PM CDT until September 20 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Issued Sun, Sep 20, 5:41 PM CDTUntil Sun, Sep 20, 7:30 PM CDT ending now

Areas Dallas, TX; Tarrant, TX

Full text

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Dallas County in north central Texas... Southeastern Tarrant County in north central Texas... * WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Arlington, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Cedar Hill, Kennedale, Rendon, Pantego, Cedar Hill State Park, Dalworthington Gardens, Joe Pool Lake and Mountain Creek Lake.

What to do

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.

NWS Fort Worth TX