Headline

Flood Watch issued July 31 at 12:54PM EDT until August 1 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Description

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Virginia, including
the following areas, in central Virginia, Cumberland, Eastern
Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland,
Powhatan, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of
Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, New Kent.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving cold front approaches from the north later this
afternoon into tonight. Due to the humid airmass in place,
any showers or thunderstorms will have the potential to
produce locally heavy rainfall. Localized rainfall amounts of
2 to 4 inches are possible, with rainfall rates potentially
exceeding 2 inches per hour.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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.

Additional Details