Active flooding advice for Bibb and Perry counties Tuesday evening due to intense rain

Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., an opinion of the floods was issued by the National Weather Service in force until 10:30 p.m. for the counties of Bibb and Perry.

The weather service adds: “Urban floods and small streams caused by excessive precipitation are expected.”

“Minor floods in low and bad drainage areas,” said the meteorological service. “Go back, don’t drown when meeting flooded roads. Most of the flood deaths occur in vehicles.”

Your weather alert guide: opinion, watches and warnings

• Warning of FLAC’s indefinite: Act!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurs. If you are in an area subject to floods, immediately go to high terrain. A sudden flood is a sudden sudden flood which can take minutes in hours to develop. It is even possible to live a sudden flood in areas that did not immediately receive rain.

• Infolate warning: Act!

A flood warning is issued when the floods are imminent or occur.

• Flood advice: be aware:

An opinion of the floods is released when the floods should not reach a level of severity requiring a warning. However, this can still cause considerable drawbacks and, without being cautious, potentially lead to situations that threaten life and / or goods.

• Watch, be ready:

A flooded watch is issued when the conditions are favorable to floods. This does not guarantee that the floods will occur, but it means that the possibility exists.

WREATHERING THE STORM: Flood Flood Flood of the Meteorological Service

Floods can constitute a significant threat, especially if you live in an area subject to floods or find yourself camping in a low region. To ensure your safety, the weather service offers essential flood safety directives:

Move towards higher terrain:

If you are in an area subject to floods or if you camp in a low place, go to higher land in the first stage.

Follow the evacuation orders:

If local authorities emit an evacuation order, take into account quickly. Before leaving, secure your house by locking it.

Disconnect public services and devices:

If time allows, disconnect your public services and your devices. This reduces the risk of electrical risks during floods.

Avoid basements and submerged areas:

Avoid basements or parts immersed in water with electrical sockets or strings. The prevention of electrical accidents is crucial.

Quickly evacuate for safety:

If you notice sparks or hear the buzzing, crackling, click or burst, evacuate immediately. Avoid any water that can be electricity.

Log away from flood waters:

Never try to cross flood waters, even if they seem superficial. Only 6 inches of fast water can force you with force of your feet.

Look for a higher land when trapped:

If you are trapped by moving water, reach the highest possible point and make up 911 to contact the emergency services.

During periods of strong precipitation, especially in low zones and prone to floods, the risk of flooding increases. Do not forget this crucial advice: never try to cross the water on the road, even if it seems superficial. Depending on the weather service, as little as 12 inches of flowing water can take most vehicles. Stay safe by being prepared and informed.

Master Wet Roads: Safety advice for strong precipitation

Strong precipitation can cause floods if they are extended or in the event of excessive runoff. Excessive runoff can be the result of a saturated intensity of the soil and / or precipitation. Follow these recommendations for the meteorological service to stay safe in high rain:

Beware of swollen waterways:

Avoid parking or walking near the sands or drainage ditches, as water in motion quickly for heavy rain can potentially take you.

Maintain safe driving distances:

The two seconds rule for the next distance is your high rain ally. Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in unfavorable conditions.

Slow down and drive carefully:

On wet roads, the slowdown is essential. Gradually enter the accelerator and avoid sudden braking to avoid slippages.

Choose your path judiciously:

Stay towards the middle tracks – water tends to pool in the external tracks.

Visibility is important:

Light up your headlights and pay attention to other vehicles on the back and in the death areas because they are particularly difficult to see through windows in the rain.

Watch out for slippery roads:

Be very careful for the first half hour after the start of the rain. The dirt and the oil on the surface of the road mix with water to make the road slippery.

Keep a safety distance from large vehicles:

Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with a tire spray. Avoid the tiering and pass them quickly and safely.

Watch out for your wipers:

• Strong rain can overload the wiper blades. When the visibility is so limited that the roadside or other vehicles cannot be seen at a safe distance, it is time to stop and wait for the rain to relax. It is best to stop in rest areas or other protected areas.
• If the side of the road is your only option, remove as much as possible, preferably after the end of a guard rail and wait for the storm to pass. Keep your headlights and turn on the emergency flashes to alert other drivers in your position.

Faced with heavy rains, these precautions can make a significant difference to ensure your safety on the road. Do not forget to remain informed of weather conditions and take into account the advice of local authorities for a secure trip.

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