Weather Alert in Virginia
Flood Watch issued July 13 at 4:41PM EDT until July 15 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Westmoreland; Richmond; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In south central Virginia, Brunswick, Dinwiddie and Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg). In southeast Virginia, Greensville and Sussex. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 2 to 4 inches have fallen across a majority of the watch area over the past 48 hours, with the ground already very saturated from rainfall over the past week. Additional showers and storms will be possible this evening, with another round of slow-moving showers and storms expected Monday afternoon, which could produce an additional 2-3 of rain, which could result in further instances of 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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