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WGUS81 KRNK 172045
FLSRNK

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
445 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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Amherst VA-Bedford VA-Campbell VA-City of Lynchburg VA-
445 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...the following counties and independent city, in central
  Virginia, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell and City of Lynchburg.

* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in
  urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Rainfall rates of 3 to 4 inches an hour were
    occurring with the storms. This will result in minor flooding
    in and around Lynchburg.
  - The Lynchburg and surrounding suburbs will likely see poor
    drainage and street flooding from these storms.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lynchburg...                       Forest...
    Rustburg...                        Bocock...
    Madison Heights...                 Boonsboro...
    Timberlake...
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,
including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather
Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports
and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service
Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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LAT...LON 3752 7934 3750 7900 3745 7900 3745 7901
      3744 7901 3743 7901 3743 7902 3742 7901
      3740 7900 3739 7900 3728 7899 3733 7937


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