...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, and southeast Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) and Western Louisa. In east central Virginia, Charles City, Eastern Essex, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, New Kent, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King William, Western King and Queen and Westmoreland. In eastern Virginia, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northampton and Northumberland. In north central Virginia, Caroline. In southeast Virginia, Accomack, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, James City, Newport News and York. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow-moving frontal boundary will provide focus for numerous rounds of showers and storms across the watch area. This along with increasing moisture results in potential for periods of locally heavy rainfall and scattered instances of flooding, especially in flood prone and urban areas, and where storms recur through Saturday night. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
