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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of less than an inch. * WHERE...Albemarle and Nelson Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

Area
Nelson; Albemarle

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Orange County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

Area
Orange

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert and Charles Counties. In Virginia, Stafford County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
Charles; Calvert; Stafford

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Spotsylvania County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
Spotsylvania

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, St. Marys County. In Virginia, King George County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
St. Marys; King George

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Snow showers developing late Tonight through Thursday morning. Additional snow accumulations of 1/2 to 1 inch. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Area
Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Northwest Greene; Washington; Northwest Carter; Lee; Scott; Washington

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

* WHAT...Snow showers developing late Tonight and Thursday morning with additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Russell and Wise Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Area
Wise; Russell

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Spotsylvania County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
Spotsylvania

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert and Charles Counties. In Virginia, Stafford County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
Charles; Calvert; Stafford

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, St. Marys County. In Virginia, King George County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Thursday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
St. Marys; King George

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 20 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This snow event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.

Area
District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:28PM EST until February 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Pendleton County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be sporadic in nature, but could be briefly heavy at times, with rates as high as an inch per hour.

Area
Western Highland; Western Pendleton

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:10PM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values and very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier; Western Greenbrier

Cold Weather Advisory

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 2:04PM EST until February 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Area
Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton; Eastern Pendleton

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 12:21PM EST until February 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph affecting Halifax and Charlotte Counties. For the Roanoke River...including Roanoke, Sandy Level, Altavista, Brookneal, Randolph...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Roanoke (Staunton) River at Randolph. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 25.6 feet and falling. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage was at 4:00 PM EST Monday, February 17th, and was 27.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 12.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.6 feet on 01/11/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Charlotte, VA; Halifax, VA

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:42AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Snow will end from west to east late this afternoon. Another round of snow, with a few heavier bands, will cross the area on Thursday. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch today and up to another inch on Thursday. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Stokes County. In Virginia, Henry County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Stokes; Henry

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:42AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Snow will end from west to east late this afternoon. Another round of snow, with a few heavier bands, will cross the area on Thursday. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Surry; Wilkes; Yadkin; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 11:42AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Snow will end from west to east late this afternoon. Another round of snow, with a few heavier bands, will cross the area on Thursday. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina and central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Rockingham; Caswell; Amherst; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 11:42AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Snow will end from west to east late this afternoon. Another round of snow, with a few heavier bands, will cross the area on Thursday. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 11:42AM EST until February 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Snow will end from west to east late this afternoon. Another round of snow, with a few heavier bands, will cross the area on Thursday. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Tazewell; Mercer; Summers; Western Greenbrier

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 10:51AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Western Hanover, Western Louisa, and Caroline Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Fluvanna; Caroline; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:51AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of east central and eastern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western Essex; Eastern Essex

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:51AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Portions of eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Gloucester; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Suffolk; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:51AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Prince Edward; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:51AM EST until February 20 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Area
Cumberland; Goochland; Amelia; Powhatan; Charles City; New Kent; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:26AM EST until February 20 at 2:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting Dinwiddie, Chesterfield and City of Petersburg Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Chesterfield and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Mattoax, Matoaca...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Locks. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Rocketts Landing Park and the Virginia Capital Trail begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:54 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:54 AM EST Wednesday was 14.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 11.5 feet late this morning. It will fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 08/31/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:26AM EST until February 20 at 2:17AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting Dinwiddie, Chesterfield and City of Petersburg Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Chesterfield and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Mattoax, Matoaca...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...James River at Richmond Westham. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Portions of Riverside Drive begin to flood. At 15.0 feet, Begin moderate flooding. Residences near gage threatened by flood waters. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 14.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Wednesday was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 9.2 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.8 feet on 03/12/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Chesterfield, VA; Henrico, VA; City of Richmond, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:26AM EST until February 20 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting Dinwiddie, Chesterfield and City of Petersburg Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Chesterfield and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Mattoax, Matoaca...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River at Matoaca. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Canal begins to overflow along the right bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM EST Wednesday was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 9.1 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.6 feet on 11/17/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Chesterfield, VA; Dinwiddie, VA; City of Petersburg, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 10:26AM EST until February 21 at 8:07AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... James River At Richmond Locks affecting City of Richmond and Henrico County. James River At Richmond Westham affecting City of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico Counties. Appomattox River At Matoaca affecting Dinwiddie, Chesterfield and City of Petersburg Counties. Appomattox River At Mattoax affecting Powhatan, Chesterfield and Amelia Counties. For the Lower James Basin...including Richmond Locks, Richmond Westham...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Appomattox Basin...including Mattoax, Matoaca...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Appomattox River at Mattoax. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Agricultural and some secondary roads flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM EST Wednesday was 24.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.1 feet on 05/20/2014. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Amelia, VA; Chesterfield, VA; Powhatan, VA

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning issued February 19 at 10:08AM EST until February 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Area
Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; Boone; McDowell; Wyoming; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 8:27AM EST until February 20 at 2:12AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Stony Creek, Sebrell...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River near Stony Creek. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowlands begins in vicinity of the gage and downstream along VA Route 40. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:30 AM EST Wednesday was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 6.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 11/25/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Greensville, VA; Sussex, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 8:27AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River Near Stony Creek affecting Greensville and Sussex Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Stony Creek, Sebrell...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River at Sebrell. * WHEN...Until late Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Forty Road, State Route 634, in Sussex County. Additionally, Peters Bridge boat landing and portions of the Chub Sandhill Natural Area Preserve begin to flood, approximately 5 miles upstream of gage. At 18.5 feet, Hancock Peanut Mill is affected in Courtland. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 17.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM EST Wednesday was 17.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.2 feet on 11/18/2018. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Southampton, VA; Sussex, VA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued February 19 at 7:17AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Chickahominy River above Providence Forge affecting New Kent and Charles City Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Chickahominy River above Providence Forge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water is up to 1 FT deep in the garages of an auto parts business along Adkins Rd about 1/2 miles south of the river gauge. Parts of Adkins Rd begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM EST Wednesday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 AM EST Wednesday was 9.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage until Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 08/29/2011. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Area
Charles City, VA; New Kent, VA

Winter Storm Watch

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Blacksburg VA on this developing situation.

The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Blacksburg VA on this developing situation.

Area
Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
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