Last Updated on March 8, 2022 6:49 pm

Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Blacksburg VA259 PM EST Tue Mar 8 2022

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest North Carolina andsouthwest Virginia.

.DAY ONE…This afternoon and tonight.

Moderate rainfall is expected overnight and early Wednesday.Rainfall amounts of 1.0 to 1.5 inches are likely. Minor floodingwill be possible late tonight and early Wednesday.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday.

In addition, a strong system will impact the area during theweekend. Moderate rainfall and gusty winds will precede this weathersystem Saturday while strong winds, cold temperatures and windchills, along with the potential for accumulating snow will followthe system into Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.