Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Watch issued July 9 at 6:49AM EDT until July 10 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; York
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Charles City and New Kent. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Greensville, James City, Surry, Sussex and York. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 4 inches of rain fell yesterday and last night across the watch area. Numerous thunderstorms are again expected late this afternoon through part of tonight. Additional rain amounts of around 3" are likely in a few spots. This could result in additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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