National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro.
The remnants of Hurricane Helene will impact the area early Friday morning through Friday evening. Heavy rainfall is likely along and just east of the Blue Ridge, and across parts of the Central Shenandoah Valley and surrounding high terrain. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.
WHEN: Overnight Thursday through Friday evening.
WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE: Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia, including the following areas, in central Virginia, Albemarle, Central Virginia Blue Ridge, Greene and Nelson. In northwest Virginia, Madison, Northern Virginia Blue Ridge and Rappahannock. In western Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland and Western Highland.
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. Low-water crossings may be flooded.