Last Updated on September 30, 2022 4:38 am
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…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGHSATURDAY AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Portions of North Carolina, Virginia and southeast WestVirginia, including the following counties, in North Carolina,Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga,Wilkes and Yadkin. In Virginia, Alleghany VA, Bedford, Bland,Botetourt, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin,Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania,Pulaski, Roanoke, Smyth, Tazewell and Wythe. In southeast WestVirginia, Mercer, Monroe and Summers.
WHEN…From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Ian are expected to bringwidespread 2 to 4 inches of rain through Saturday earlyafternoon. Locally higher amounts up to 6 inches are alsopossible, especially along the Blue Ridge, and any areaswhere bands of heavy rain remain situated for extendedperiods of time.
For flood safety information, please visithttp://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flash flooding occur.
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