Weather Forecast for Roanoke

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia, including the following counties and independent city, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, the City of Lynchburg and Botetourt. * WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 646 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Bore Auger Creek, Big Otter River and Blackwater Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lynchburg... Bedford... Forest... Montvale... Stewartsville... Rustburg... Goode... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 X.

FFWRNK The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Amherst County in central Virginia... North Central Campbell County in central Virginia... The City of Lynchburg in central Virginia... * Until 1115 PM EDT. * At 709 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 4 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially in the city of Lynchburg. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Lynchburg... Forest... Madison Heights... Bocock... Timberlake... This includes the following streams and drainages... Burton Creek, Harris Creek, Blackwater Creek, Fishing Creek, James River, Dreaming Creek and Ivy Creek.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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 X.

Strong winds ahead of storms approaching from the west may cause downed trees and power lines, and could lead to power outages and structure damage.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 321 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE HALIFAX PITTSYLVANIA

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds and large hail are possible through this evening across portions of eastern West Virginia, northern and central Virginia, central and southern Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Residents in these areas should monitor this situation very closely and ensure your NOAA weather radios are set to alert mode. Severe weather warnings for imminent damaging storms may become necessary. Here are some safety rules to keep in mind when severe weather is expected or is occurring. If a warning is issued, seek shelter indoors immediately. Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio, commercial radio, information sources from your phone, or television for the latest on this potential severe weather event. Additional weather information can be found at weather.gov/washington or weather.gov/baltimore.