Swoope, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and western Virginia, including the
following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia
Blue Ridge and Nelson. In western Virginia, Augusta.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A tropical air mass remains in place with additional bouts of
heavy rainfall possible this evening. Rainfall rates in the
stronger more persistent storms could reach 1.50 to 2.50
inches per hour. Isolated storm total amounts may reach 3 to
5 inches in a few spots, particularly along the higher
terrain.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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