Værmelding for Oak Ridge

Flood Watch issued September 27 at 12:51PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of Virginia, including the following areas,Albemarle, Augusta, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Eastern Highland,Greene, Madison, Nelson, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge,Rappahannock, Rockingham and Western Highland and eastern WestVirginia, including the following areas, Eastern Pendleton andWestern Pendleton.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occurin poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may beflooded.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- The remnants of Hurricane Helene will impact the area throughthis evening. Heavy rainfall is likely along and just east ofthe Blue Ridge, and across parts of the Central ShenandoahValley and surrounding high terrain. Rainfall amounts of 1 to3 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safetyand preparedness informationYou should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

National Weather Service