Central Virginia Blue Ridge
With a random warmer day here and there thoughts are turning to longer days. Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday – March 10th at 2AM.
For those of us that don’t party until that hour, your best bet is to move your clock ahead one hour before turning in on Saturday night. Then you’re all taken care of until Sunday – Nov 3, 2019 when we go back to standard time.
Until then, enjoy those longer and warmer days to come!!
Afton
Near White Mountain Road
Nelson County, Virginia
Updated 6:54 PM 3.6.19
Authorities are investigating a fatal work related accident in Nelson County just off of White Mountain Road near the Albemarle County line at a field logging site.
Updated with amended release from Nelson County Sheriff David Hill, deceased person’s name released:
On 3/6/2019 at 12:57PM the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service to investigate a reported work related accident at a logging site near the 2200 block of White Mountain Road in Afton, Virginia. Bryant D. Thurston, age 43, of Augusta County, Virginia was discovered dead at the scene. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating their investigation with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry and The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. This is an open investigation. There is no more information available at this time.
Nelson County Sheriff David Hill released the following information Wednesday afternoon regarding the accident. The verbatim release:
“On 3/6/2019 the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an apparent work related accident in Afton, Virginia. A 43 year old male was discovered dead at the scene. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating their investigation with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry and The Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of the next of kin.”
Additional reporting here from our media partners over at CBS19 News.
More information as we have it.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Over the past several days we’ve been showing you some pretty images from the mountains across the Blue Ridge. Freezing rain a few days back encased areas in the higher elevations leaving trees and buildings glistening in the sun. Tuesday afternoon the highest of elevations where temps never made it above freezing were still an ice castle backdrop.
We’ve got a few more chilly days ahead with the chance for some wintry precip toward the end of the week, but much milder temperatures with just plain rain awaits as we head into next week.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
More gorgeous pictures keep coming in this morning from the higher elevations of Nelson County where everything was encased in ice Friday afternoon and evening. Earlier we showed you this photo from John Taylor on Devils Knob.
Our mountain photographer, Paul Purpura, grabbed another beauty Saturday morning from Wintergreen Resort looking up toward Devils Knob.
Mighty pretty pictures!
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Friday we showed you a look from above in the mountains where it was just plain icky. A freezing cold rain where folks at roughly 1000 feet and above were getting encased in ice.
Today John Taylor up on Devils Knob at Wintergreen Resort sent us a new photo of what it looks like the morning after. Just breathtaking John!
Here’s to more sunshine this afternoon before more, you guessed it, rain by Sunday.
Wintergreen Resort
Nelson County, Virginia
Down in the valley portions of the Blue Ridge temps have been hanging in the middle 30s for much of Friday, but up in the mountains at places like Wintergreen Resort the temps have been in the upper 20s and around 30°. That’s allowed light rain falling to freeze on contact. John Taylor on Devils Knob around 3500 feet sent us this picture above.
The NWS had posted a Winter Weather Advisory for the higher elevations until very early Saturday morning. You can click here to read that advisory.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY Including Wintergreen
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
943 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Washington-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-
Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
943 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Freezing rain and freezing drizzle expected. Ice
accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch expected. Highest
amounts will be at the higher elevations.
* WHERE…Portions of northern and western Maryland, central,
northwestern and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
Glaze ice will primarily impact higher elevations during the
daylight hours today, but may spread to lower elevations
tonight.
* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The
hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1007 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
1007 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY…
.REST OF TODAY…Freezing drizzle late this morning, then
freezing rain and rain this afternoon. Additional ice
accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Highs in the lower
30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation near
100 percent.
.TONIGHT…Freezing rain and rain in the evening, then a slight
chance of rain and freezing rain after midnight. Ice accumulation
of up to a tenth of an inch. Lows in the lower 30s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY…Cloudy. A chance of rain or freezing rain in the
morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Rain or a chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows 10 to 15. Wind
chill values as low as zero.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 30. Wind chill values as low as
zero.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE…UPDATED
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
956 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…Additional Light Icing Possible Through This Evening…
.Weak low pressure passing to the south of the region will bring
another round of precipitation this afternoon and evening. With
temperatures expected to hover around freezing, additional light
icing may occur especially on elevated surfaces through late this
evening.
Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Lexington, Buena Vista,
and Amherst
956 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST
TONIGHT…
* WHAT…Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle expected. Trace
to less than one tenth of an inch of ice expected. Highest
amounts across the ridges.
* WHERE…Rockbridge, Amherst and Bath Counties.
* WHEN…Until midnight EST tonight. Best potential for glazing
later this afternoon and evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hazardous conditions could impact the
evening commute. Bridges and overpasses could become icy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This Winter Weather Advisory means that light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties, mainly in the
higher ridges. Use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
The updated advisory by clicking here.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
619 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Augusta-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
619 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING…
* WHAT…Freezing drizzle with an additional light glaze of ice,
mainly across the higher elevations above 1000 feet.
* WHERE…Augusta and Highland Counties, and the Central
Virginia Blue Ridge.
* WHEN…Through 10 AM EST this morning. The widespread
precipitation has ended, however areas of freezing drizzle
remain, mainly above 1000 feet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
636 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
VAZ508-011500-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
637 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING…
.TODAY…Cloudy with patchy drizzle and freezing drizzle. A
chance of light freezing rain or light rain or light sleet this
morning, then freezing rain or light rain likely this afternoon.
Little or no sleet accumulation. Ice accumulation of up to a
tenth of an inch. Highs in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
.TONIGHT…Freezing rain or rain, mainly in the evening. Ice
accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch. Lows in the lower 30s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SATURDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY…Cloudy. A chance of rain or freezing rain in the
morning, then rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Rain or a chance of snow. Lows in the upper 20s.
Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
.MONDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 30s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows 10 to 15. Wind
chill values as low as zero.
.WEDNESDAY…Sunny. Highs around 30. Wind chill values as low as
zero.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Cold with lows around 20.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 30s.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
544 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
Bath-Rockbridge-Amherst-
Including the cities of Hot Springs, Lexington, Buena Vista,
and Amherst
544 AM EST Fri Mar 1 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST
TODAY…
* WHAT…Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle. Trace of ice
along the higher ridges.
* WHERE…Rockbridge, Amherst and Bath Counties.
* WHEN…Until noon EST today.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The hazardous conditions could impact the
morning commute, mainly on roads in the higher ridges.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This Winter Weather Advisory means that light freezing rain and
freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties, mainly in the
higher ridges. Use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1058 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Hightown, Monterey, Big Meadows,
Wintergreen, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden,
Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove
1058 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY…
* TIMING…Late this morning through Monday morning. The
strongest winds are expected tonight through daybreak Monday.
* WINDS…West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow down trees, especially
given the saturated ground and prolonged nature of the winds.
Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Minor structural damage
is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1237 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
VAZ508-242100-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
1237 PM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
…HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY…
.THIS AFTERNOON…Mostly sunny and very windy. Not as cool with
highs in the upper 50s. Temperature falling into the upper 40s.
West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
.TONIGHT…Clear and very windy. Lows in the upper 20s. West
winds 30 to 40 mph, diminishing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight.
Gusts up to 60 mph.
.MONDAY…Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 40s. Northwest
winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 60 mph, decreasing to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
852 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
…Strong Gusty Winds Expected today into Monday Morning…
NCZ003-004-019-020-VAZ032>035-043-242200-
/O.CON.KRNK.HW.W.0005.190224T1700Z-190225T1700Z/
Surry-Stokes-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Wilkesboro, Yadkinville,
Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, and Martinsville
852 AM EST Sun Feb 24 2019
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
EST MONDAY…
* Winds…West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Timing…this afternoon into Monday morning.
* Impacts…Tree limbs will be blown down. Trees in waterlogged
soil will topple over, increasing the potential for power
outages. Driving high profile vehicles will be very difficult.
* Locations…East of the Blue Ridge into the foothills.
* Hazards…Strong wind gusts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds are likely to cause power
outages…fallen trees… property damage…and dangerous driving
conditions for high profile vehicles. Move unfastened items…
such as garbage cans and deck furniture…indoors.
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
257 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
257 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON EST
SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations around
one-tenth of an inch expected.
* WHERE…In Virginia, Western Highland and Eastern Highland
Counties, and Central Virginia Blue Ridge. In West Virginia,
Western Pendleton and Eastern Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN…From 3 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Ice may create slippery travel and walking
conditions in some areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of freezing rain
will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads. Slow down
and use caution while driving.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
336 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the city of Wintergreen
336 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO NOON EST
SATURDAY…
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING….REST OF THIS AFTERNOON…Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TONIGHT…A chance of rain in the evening, then rain or freezing
rain likely after midnight. Ice accumulation around a trace. Lows
in the lower 30s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.SATURDAY…Rain or freezing rain in the morning, then rain in
the afternoon. Ice accumulation of up to a tenth of an inch.
Highs in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation near 100 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT…Rain. Lows in the upper 30s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain near 100 percent.
.SUNDAY…Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the morning, then
mostly sunny in the afternoon. Very windy and much warmer with
highs in the lower 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 50s in
the afternoon. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
50 mph, increasing to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 30s.
.MONDAY…Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 40s.
.MONDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.
.TUESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.WEDNESDAY…Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
.THURSDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 40s.
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
139 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
Including the cities of Frostburg, Hightown, Monterey,
Big Meadows, Wintergreen, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg,
Elk Garden, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle,
and Sugar Grove
139 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
…HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING…
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington has
issued a High Wind Watch, which is in effect from Sunday morning
through Monday morning.
* TIMING…10 AM Sunday morning through 10 AM Monday morning.
* WINDS…Southwest late Sunday morning becoming west to northwest
Sunday afternoon through Monday morning around 25 to 40 mph
with the potential for gusts around 60 mph. The strongest winds
are most likely over the higher elevations above 1500 feet.
* IMPACTS…There is the potential for downed trees, powerlines,
and minor structural damage. Driving high profile vehicles in
these conditions is dangerous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of
58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest
forecasts.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
258 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
Augusta-Nelson-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Including the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, Stuarts Draft,
Lovingston, Hightown, Monterey, and Wintergreen
258 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
…FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT…
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Flood Watch for Augusta, Highland, Nelson, and the central
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains.
* From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.
* Rain is expected through Saturday night, and the steadiest rain
is expected Saturday afternoon and night. Most likely rainfall
amounts will be around around three quarters of an inch to one
and one-half inches.
* Excess runoff due to saturated soil from recent snow melt and
the rain that is expected may cause creeks and streams to rise
out of their banks as well as the potential of flooding in low
lying urban areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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.
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
250 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
…Additional Moderate to Heavy Rainfall Possible Late Tonight
into Saturday Night…
.A slow moving warm front lifts northward from the Southeast U.S.
into the mid-Atlantic through Sunday morning followed quickly by a
cold front. An extended period of rain, moderate to heavy at times
will impact the area late tonight into Saturday night.
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-
Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Dobson, Danbury, Eden, Yanceyville,
Wilkesboro, Yadkinville, Roanoke, Salem, Fincastle, Lexington,
Buena Vista, Stuart, Rocky Mount, Bedford, Amherst, Martinsville,
Danville, Lynchburg, Appomattox, South Boston, and Keysville
250 PM EST Fri Feb 22 2019
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
The Flood Watch continues for
* Portions of North Carolina and Virginia, including the
following areas, in North Carolina, Caswell, Rockingham,
Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin. In Virginia, Amherst,
Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell,
Charlotte, Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania,
Roanoke, and Rockbridge.
* Through Sunday morning
* Periods of moderate to at times heavy rain. Rainfall totals of 1
to 2 inches are expected through Sunday, with locally higher
amounts possible.
* Flooding of low-lying, poor drainage, and normally flood prone
areas. Small creeks and streams will be subject to flooding as
well as larger mainstem rivers.
* Those living along creeks, streams and rivers should be alert
to possible flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.
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.
