Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 8 at 1:56AM EDT until July 8 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Virginia, including the
following counties, Essex, Richmond and Westmoreland.
* WHEN...Until 500 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 156 AM 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.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Warsaw, Montross, Hague, Newland, Coles Point, Kinsale,
Westmoreland, Templeman, Piney Grove, Mount Holly, Ethel,
Lyells, Kremlin, Threeway, Oldhams, Erica and Naylors Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding. Do not stay in areas subject to flooding when
water begins rising.
Area Description:
Essex, VA; Richmond, VA; Westmoreland, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: