Flood Advisory Updated

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Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 2:22PM EST until January 28 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...

Ohio River At Pittsburgh affecting Allegheny County.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Ohio River at Pittsburgh.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the Monongahela
Parking Wharf.
At 19.0 feet, Water begins to flow onto the North Shore riverwalk
between the stadiums.
At 19.5 feet, The Monongahela Parking Wharf is completely flooded.
At 20.0 feet, Water is up to one foot deep in the lower areas of
the North Shore Riverwalk.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 18.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5
feet tomorrow evening.
- Action stage is 18.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz.

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