The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, New Jersey has issued a Flash Flood Warning that went into effect at 4:30 PM EDT on July 9 and is set to expire at 8:30 PM EDT the same evening.
Residents in areas covered by this warning are urged to take the alert seriously and avoid travel through flooded roadways. Even shallow water moving across a road can be dangerous, and conditions can change rapidly during a flash flood event.
Authorities remind the public never to attempt to drive through flooded roads. If you encounter a flooded area, turn around and find an alternate route. Flash floods can develop quickly, leaving little time to react.
Stay tuned to TV Delmarva and monitor official weather sources for the latest updates as conditions develop throughout the evening.
