Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Wakefield, VA

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
529 PM EDT Mon Jun 3 2024

VAC103-159-032330-
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Lancaster VA-Richmond VA-
529 PM EDT Mon Jun 3 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern Virginia, including
  the following counties, in east central Virginia, Richmond. In
  eastern Virginia, Lancaster.

* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 529 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
    the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Morattico, Somers, Nuttsville, Belle Isle State Park, Lively
    and Alfonso.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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LAT...LON 3784 7651 3783 7651 3783 7650 3784 7649
      3784 7648 3783 7648 3775 7653 3777 7666
      3783 7665


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