Last Updated on August 7, 2024 3:10 pm
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Including the cities of Wytheville, Hot Springs, Clifton Forge,
Covington, Pulaski, Bland, West Jefferson, Radford, New Castle,
Pearisburg, Boone, and Blacksburg
304 PM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING…
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest North Carolina, including the
following areas, Ashe and Watauga and Virginia, including the
following areas, Alleghany VA, Bath, Bland, Craig, Giles,
Montgomery, Pulaski and Wythe.
* WHEN…From Thursday morning through Friday evening.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– As Tropical Storm Debby moves across the region, a prolonged
period of rain, heavy at times, can be expected from Thursday
morning through Friday. Rainfall amounts between 3 and 7
inches are possible across the watch area by Friday night,
with locally higher amounts possible.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
