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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
842 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024


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Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Including the cities of Buena Vista, Hot Springs, Amherst,
Lexington, and Appomattox
842 PM EDT Fri May 17 2024

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and west central Virginia, including 
  the following counties, in central Virginia, Amherst, Appomattox 
  and Buckingham. In west central Virginia, Bath and Rockbridge.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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. Flooding may occur 
  in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue through
    Saturday morning. Rainfall totals may exceed 2 to 3 inches in
    localized areas, resulting in flooding.
  - 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.

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