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High Wind Warning issued September 27 at 2:01PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia,and southeast West Virginia.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind will be at the highestelevations.Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, andavoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use cautionif you must drive.

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Flood Watch issued September 27 at 5:00PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible.* WHERE...Portions of North Carolina, including the followingcounties, Alleghany NC, Ashe, Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry,Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin, Virginia, including the followingcounties, Alleghany VA, Amherst, Appomattox, Bath, Bedford, Bland,Botetourt, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Craig, Floyd,Franklin, Giles, Grayson, Halifax, Henry, Montgomery, Patrick,Pittsylvania, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Smyth and Tazewell, andsoutheast West Virginia, including the following counties, EasternGreenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Western Greenbrier.* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks andrivers are possible. Area creeks and streams are running high andcould flood with more heavy rain.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- For flooding safety information, please visithttp://www.weather.gov/safety/floodYou 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.

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Flood Warning issued September 26 at 10:34PM EDT until September 28 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the followingcounties, Grayson, Smyth and Tazewell.* WHEN...Until 745 AM EDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyingand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 1034 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to beginshortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rainhave fallen.- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible inthe warned area.- Some locations that will experience flooding include...Marion, Richlands, Tazewell, Saltville, Chilhowie, CedarBluff and Mount Rogers National Recreation Area.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize thedangers of flooding.When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding,including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National WeatherService by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reportsand pictures can also be shared on the National Weather ServiceBlacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

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Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:31PM EDT until September 28 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VAFFWRNKThe National Weather Service in Blacksburg has extended the* Flash Flood Warning for...Grayson County in southwestern Virginia...Smyth County in southwestern Virginia...* Until 900 AM EDT Saturday.* At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedthat rainfall has exited the area. However, runoff from between 6and 9 inches of rain that fell earlier today continues to collectin area rivers, and will cause rapid rises through the evening.Several roads have been damaged by intense flooding, with someareas completely flooded.This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Smyth and Grayson Counties.This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!HAZARD...Life threatening rapid river rises.SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. REMAIN ATHIGHER GROUND! Life threatening flooding of low watercrossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,highways, streets and underpasses.* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...Galax... Marion...Saltville... Chilhowie...Independence... Fries...Sugar Grove...This includes the following streams and drainages...Beaver Creek, Blue Spring Creek, Campbell Creek, Big Horse Creek,Bull Run, Bridle Creek, Bear Branch, Beaverdam Creek, ChestnutCreek and Brush Creek.This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Donot attempt to travel tonight unless you are fleeing an area subjectto flooding or under an evacuation order. There are numerous roadsthat are flooded and impassible, and will remain so at least untilSaturday morning.

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