Amherst County Sheriffs Office, VA Погодні попередження

Flood Watch issued May 17 at 4:23AM EDT until May 18 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Virginia, including the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox and Buckingham. In west central Virginia, Bath and Rockbridge. * WHEN...From 4 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop today and continue through Saturday. Rainfall totals may exceed 2 to 3 inches in localized areas, resulting in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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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