Flood Watch for Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah +8 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, Western Garrett, Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Eastern Highland and 17 more
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- Severe
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Where: Albemarle, Nelson, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Page, Shenandoah, Augusta and...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Albemarle, Nelson, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Page, Shenandoah, Augusta and Rockingham counties, and the Northern and Central Virginia Blue Ridge. * 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. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move across the area this afternoon to evening. Many areas could see 1 to 2 inches of rain. Areas that see multiple rounds of heavy rain could receive localized higher amounts of 3 to 4 inches. Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:43AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued August 2 at 2:43AM EDT until August 3 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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