Rain likely...mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain...mainly in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
... The Flood Warning remains in effect until 1045 am EST Thursday for urban areas and small streams in the city of Bedford... the city of Danville... the city of Lynchburg... the city of Martinsville... Bedford... Pittsylvania... Henry... Amherst... Buckingham... Appomattox... Campbell... Charlotte... Franklin... Halifax... Patrick... Caswell... Stokes and Rockingham counties...
At 446 PM EST rainfall averaging two to three inches had already fallen across the warned area since yesterday. There have been some reports of minor flooding on low lying areas... and some smaller creeks out of their banks. An additional one to two inches of rain is expected overnight. This additional rainfall will likely cause most small creeks and streams to leave their banks... and aggravate any minor flooding already occurring.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or has been reported. Stream rises will be slow and flash flooding is not expected. However... all interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground.
Relay your reports of flooding to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg by calling toll free... 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.
... Flood Watch now in effect through Thursday afternoon...
The Flood Watch is now in effect for
* portions of north central North Carolina and Virginia... including the following areas... in north central North Carolina... Caswell... Rockingham and Stokes. In Virginia... Amherst... Appomattox... Bedford... Buckingham... Campbell... Charlotte... Franklin... Halifax... Henry... Patrick and Pittsylvania.
* Through Thursday afternoon
* periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected to continue through tonight and into the day Thursday. Total additional rainfall amounts overnight and Thursday of 2.0 to 3.0 inches are expected.
* The prolonged moderate to heavy rainfall will cause flooding of creeks and small streams. Flooding of main Stem rivers is also expected beginning late tonight or during the day Thursday. See the latest river Flood Warning for flooding expected on the Dan and lower Roanoke rivers.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. 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.
Wind Advisory
Statement as of 3:46 PM EST on November 11, 2009
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Thursday...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST Thursday.
Expect north to northeast wind at 15 to 30 mph... with gusts up to 45 mph possible. Because of the wet soil conditions... these winds will likely be strong enough to down some trees.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 5:00 PM EST on November 11, 2009
... Precipitation totals...
The following is a list of unofficial precipitation totals since 7 am Tuesday November 10th ending at 5 PM today. These reports are from a combination of sources including coop observers... IFLOWS gages... and ASOS and have not been quality controlled.
North Carolina
... Ashe County...
3.82 Laurel Springs RAWS 2.51 Creston 2.8 SW - ccr 2.31 Jefferson coop 1.28 Ashe County ap
... Caswell County...
3.06 Caswell game lands RAWS
... Rockingham County...
2.03 Eden coop
... Stokes County...
2.30 Danbury 2.21 King ag coop
... Surry County...
2.41 Ararat r. At Ararat 2.32 Raven Knob RAWS 2.30 Elkin coop 2.00 Mount Airy coop 0.96 Surry County ap
3.56 busted rock #1 IFLOWS 3.24 Circle M IFLOWS 2.76 slate mtn. IFLOWS 2.48 Critz IFLOWS 2.44 Dry Pond IFLOWS 2.12 Central Academy IFLOWS 1.92 Samuel Grove church IFLOWS 1.88 Raven Rock church IFLOWS 1.80 Stuart coop 1.76 trot valley IFLOWS 1.76 Willow Hill chrch IFLOWS 1.70 Woolwine 0.4 SW - ccr 1.70 Woolwine coop 1.56 Doe Run church IFLOWS 1.52 Meadows of Dan coop 1.40 busted rock #2 IFLOWS
... Pittsylvania County...
1.75 Danville coop 1.66 Chatham coop
... Prince Edward County...
1.19 Farmville regnl apt
... Pulaski County...
2.68 Peak Creek IFLOWS 2.28 nrv ap IFLOWS 2.00 caseknife stn IFLOWS 1.72 Back Creek IFLOWS 1.62 Pulaski coop 1.59 Radford coop 1.56 Cove mtn IFLOWS 1.39 Radford 0.54 nrv Airport AWOS
... Roanoke County...
3.28 tinker creek S. IFLOWS sg/rg 2.80 witt's Orchard IFLOWS 2.36 Mill Mountain IFLOWS 2.16 Fort Lewis mtn IFLOWS 2.12 Sugarloaf mtn IFLOWS 2.08 Peters Creek IFLOWS 1.90 Roanoke ap (asos) 1.80 crawfords ridge IFLOWS 1.76 Mason Cove IFLOWS 0.88 Mason creek IFLOWS 0.50 Roanoke coop
... Rockbridge County...
2.12 Vesuvius IFLOWS 1.92 Irish Gap IFLOWS 1.80 Glasgow IFLOWS sg/rg 1.72 N. Buffalo crk IFLOWS 1.44 Buffalo ck at Murat IFLOWS sg/rg 1.44 Buena Vista 1.40 north mtn IFLOWS 1.40 Lexington IFLOWS 1.32 Cornwall IFLOWS 1.24 Rockbridge Baths iflw/USGS 1.11 Glasgow coop 0.92 calfpasture r. Abv mill ck at Goshen 0.88 Buena Vista coop
... Smyth County...
2.52 Little Brushy IFLOWS 1.88 Empire ap IFLOWS 1.80 mf Holston r. At Seven Mile Ford iflw/USGS 1.73 Saltville coop 1.68 Nebo IFLOWS 1.66 Saltville precip (tva) 1.60 Walker house IFLOWS 1.17 Marion TVA rg 1.02 Mt Empire Airport