Flood advisory issued for Beaufort, Jasper counties under heavy rain

Heavy rain across southern South Carolina and coastal Georgia has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood advisory until Friday at 11:15 a.m.

The advisory warns drivers to avoid traveling through standing water on roadways to prevent hydroplaning, and to be aware of the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas.

Water that covers an entire roadway is probably much deeper than it appears, and water only 1 foot deep can stall a vehicle.

The warning applies to Jasper and Beaufort counties and expires Friday at 11:15 a.m.

This story was originally published February 4, 2016 at 9:42 AM with the headline "Flood advisory issued for Beaufort, Jasper counties under heavy rain."