Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 6 am EST Thursday...
Today
Rain. Rain may be heavy at times this afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Cloudy. A chance of rain...mainly in the evening. Near steady temperature in the mid 40s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has expanded the
* Flood Watch to include portions of central Virginia... south central Virginia and southwest Virginia... including the following areas... in central Virginia... Amherst... Appomattox... Buckingham and Campbell. In south central Virginia... Bedford. In southwest Virginia... Bland... Smyth... Tazewell and Wythe.
* Through late tonight
* periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected today and tonight. Total rainfall amounts of 3.0 to 4.0 inches by 600 am Thursday morning are forecast.
* Heavy rainfall will cause flooding of creeks and small streams... possibly beginning this afternoon. If widespread rainfall of over 3 inches does occur... then flooding of main Stem rivers is also likely from later today through Thursday. The rivers most likely to be affected would be the new... Yadkin and Dan 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 4:10 AM EST on November 11, 2009
... Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 6 am EST Thursday...
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a Wind Advisory... which is in effect from noon today to 6 am EST Thursday.
Expect north to northeast wind at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. The wet soil conditions will make trees more prone to being blown down.
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 7:00 am EST on November 11, 2009
..assembling an emergency car kit...
November 8th through the 14th is winter weather awareness week in West Virginia. Be ready for Winters worst. If you were stranded in your vehicle... what would you do?
To prepare... keep emergency supplies in your trunk. Here is what to include:
A battery powered radio in case your car radio fails.
A flashlight with extra batteries. A first aid kit and manual. Pack a blanket and extra clothes.
Include a set of booster cables. These are used to start a car that has a dead battery. A shovel and a box of sand could make the difference if you are caught in snow.
Snack foods and bottled drinking water. And finally... a bright Orange cloth to hang on your antenna and some safety flares. These will tell others you need help.
Put together your winter car kit today... just in case.