Wetter-Warnungen Carter Heights, Virginia

Hochwasser

27.9. 9:00 PM 21:00 – 28.9. 0:00 AM 00:00

Flood Watch issued September 27 at 5:00PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the following counties, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the following counties, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth and Tazewell, and southeast West Virginia, including the following counties, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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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Wind

27.9. 6:01 PM 18:01 – 28.9. 0:00 AM 00:00

Wind Advisory issued September 27 at 2:01PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be along the southern Blue Ridge. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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Hochwasser

27.9. 9:16 PM 21:16 – 28.9. 3:15 AM 03:15

Flood Warning issued September 27 at 5:16PM EDT until September 27 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Virginia, including the following counties and independent cities, in southwest Virginia, Craig. In west central Virginia, City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke. * WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 513 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain is exiting the area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell earlier today, resulting in areas of flooding across Roanoke and Craig Counties. Runoff will continue to collect in creeks and streams through the evening, and may cause additional flooding of roads. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Back Creek, Bee Branch and Barbours Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, New Castle, Catawba, Sinking Creek and Bent Mountain. - This includes the following locations... The Salem Fairgrounds and Roanoke Regional Airport. - For flooding safety information, please visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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Hochwasser

27.9. 7:29 PM 19:29 – 29.9. 0:34 AM 00:34

Flood Warning issued September 27 at 3:29PM EDT until September 28 at 8:34PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke River At Roanoke affecting City of Roanoke, Roanoke and City of Salem independent cities. For the Roanoke River at Roanoke, Moderate flooding is now forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Roanoke River at Roanoke. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Wiley Drive at the railroad underpass near Crystal Springs Avenue is flooded. At 14.0 feet, Jefferson Street at Belleview Avenue near Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:20 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:20 PM EDT Friday was 11.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.6 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Also, avoid walking near riverbanks as the ground may be slippery and the water current swift, and can easily carry a person away. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EDT.

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