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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
344 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

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Alleghany VA-Bath-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-
Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Amherst, Covington, Bedford, South
Boston, Keysville, Fincastle, Hot Springs, Buena Vista,
Appomattox, Lynchburg, Danville, Lexington, and Clifton Forge
344 AM EDT Sat May 18 2024

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central
  Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia,
  Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham and Campbell. In south central
  Virginia, Bedford, Charlotte, Halifax and Pittsylvania. In west
  central Virginia, Alleghany VA, Bath, Botetourt and Rockbridge.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this 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...
  - Widespread rainfall amounts in excess of an inch have fallen
    across the watch area with up to an additional one-half inch
    of rain expected early this morning.
  - 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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