Lincoln, VA Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Lincoln.

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Special Weather Statement issued March 20 at 3:19PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Wrap around moisture and cold air advection behind this mornings cold front will allow for light rain to transition to snow showers across higher elevations of the east Tennessee mountains and southwest Virginia late this afternoon into the overnight hours. Light snow accumulations of a dusting to around 1 inch is generally expected, however, locations at 3000 feet or higher could see isolated totals between 2-3 inches. Northwest winds will also be gusting up to 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 2:08PM EDT until March 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 1:13PM EDT until March 22 at 9:12AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Virginia... Nottoway River At Sebrell affecting Southampton and Sussex Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Sebrell, Franklin...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Nottoway River at Sebrell. * WHEN...Until late Saturday 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 12:15 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 PM EDT Thursday was 18.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain above flood stage until early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.2 feet on 12/08/2009. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 1:13PM EDT until March 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

...The National Weather Service in Wakefield VA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Virginia... Blackwater River Above Franklin affecting Southampton, City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight and City of Franklin Counties. For the Chowan Basin...including Sebrell, Franklin...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River above Franklin. * WHEN...From Friday morning to early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 10.8 feet, A portion of Barretts Landing River Walk is innundated in Downtown Franklin area. At 11.8 feet, A portion of State Route 611 in Southampton County, Joyners Bridge Road, is innundated. A portion of State Route 619, in Isle of Wight County, is flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 11.6 feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.8 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 01/20/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 9:59AM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. The strongest winds will be in the higher elevations. * WHERE...In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 9:59AM EDT until March 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:19AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Blackwater River above Zuni affecting Southampton and Isle of Wight Counties. Blackwater River near Dendron affecting Surry County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Dendron. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 36.3 feet, Walls Bridge Road begins to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 36.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 35.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM EDT Thursday was 37.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain in flood stage through Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 36.3 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.9 feet on 04/20/1987. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued March 20 at 9:19AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Virginia... Blackwater River above Zuni affecting Southampton and Isle of Wight Counties. Blackwater River near Dendron affecting Surry County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Blackwater River above Zuni. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Thomas Woods Trail begins to flood near the northeastern approach to the bridge over the Blackwater River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 23.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 22.0 feet. - The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Thursday was 23.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain at flood stage through Friday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.1 feet on 02/20/2021. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood