THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BLACKSBURG HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR THE REGION THROUGH 7 P. M.
PERIODS OF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING. RAINFALL OF 1 TO 2 INCHES IS EXPECTED WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS, WHICH WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE CREEKS AND STREAMS TO FLOOD.
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.
