You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina, including the following areas, Beaufort, Coastal Onslow, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, Pamlico, Pitt, Southern Craven, Tyrrell and Washington. * WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy showers continuously tracking northward along a stalled surface boundary could result in 2-4 inches of rainfall with localized higher amounts for much of Eastern North Carolina. Heavy rain will occur around the morning commute Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood