Update: Southwest Pa. under a flood advisory Thursday night - pennlive.com
The National Weather Service issued an updated flood advisory for Armstrong, Indiana, and Westmoreland counties due to excessive rainfall causing flooding. The advisory warns of minor flooding in low-lying areas and emphasizes the dangers of flooded roads. It explains the differences between a flash flood warning, flood warning, flood advisory, and flood watch. Safety guidelines include moving to higher ground, following evacuation orders, disconnecting utilities, avoiding basements, refraining from walking in floodwaters, and seeking higher ground when trapped. Additional safety tips for heavy rain include avoiding culverts, maintaining safe driving distances, reducing speed, choosing the middle lanes, enhancing visibility, watching for slippery roads, keeping a safe distance from large vehicles, and minding windshield wipers.
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