FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for portions of Virginia and southeast West
Virginia, including the following areas, in Virginia,
Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Craig, Giles,
Rockbridge, and Tazewell. In southeast West Virginia, Eastern
Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier.
* From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.
* Average rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 1.5 inches, with locally
higher amounts.
* Flash flooding will be possible in areas of heavier showers and
thunderstorms that occur this afternoon and this evening,
especially in areas of steep mountainous terrain. Small creeks
and streams will experience sharp rises in these areas. Some
roads and property could be impacted.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead
to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN!
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
