The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties until 7:30 p.m.

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected and minor flooding could take place in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

At 4:34 p.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area.

Persistent thunderstorms are producing very heavy rainfall along the Long County and Liberty County line. Radar estimates suggest that 2 to 3 inches of rain has already fallen over the last 60 to 90 minutes, with isolated amounts up to 4 inches possible.

Heavy rain will continue in this area and could produce another 1 to 2 inches in some areas. At least minor flooding is expected along area roadways including, but not limited to, Highway 84, Highway 119 and Tibet Road.

Some locations that will experience flooding include: Hinesville, Fort Stewart, Jones, Walthourville, Riceboro, Flemington, Allenhurst, Gum Branch and Retreat.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Report flooding directly to the Charleston National Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024 or email your reports to nws.charlestonsc@noaa.gov.