The Savannah area is under a flash flood warning until 8 p.m. after late afternoon thuderstorms dumped heavy rain.
Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen, with 1 to 2 inches more possible, the National Weather Service warned at 6 p.m.
“A couple of structures within the City of Savannah have flooded or may begin to flood soon,” NWS said. “Numerous roadways are impassible with floodwater or stalled vehicles.”
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With the conditions coming during evening rush hour, NWS cautioned motorists to avoid driving into areas with substantial standing water because the depth is difficult to determine and can increase quickly.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah under flash flood warning, National Weather Service says
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