RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Multiple localities throughout Central Virginia are under a Flood Watch from 2 p.m. until later in the evening on Thursday, Aug. 29, along with many areas also under a Heat Advisory until 8 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch means flooding in the area is more likely than on a normal day, but that flooding is not currently expected.
The service says a Flood Watch will be in effect for the following localities from 2 p.m. into the night on Thursday:
- Richmond
- Henrico County
- Petersburg
- Chesterfield County
- Colonial Heights
- Hanover County
- Louisa County
- Dinwiddie County
- Prince George County
- Powhatan County
- Caroline County
- Amelia County
- Goochland County
- Fluvanna County
- Prince Edward County
- Cumberland County
A Heat Advisory, meaning that the heat index is expected to reach 105 to 109 degrees, is in effect for the following areas until 8 p.m. on Thursday, according to the service:
- Richmond
- Chesterfield County
- Henrico County
- Caroline County
- Dinwiddie County
- Prince George County
- Charles City County
- Richmond County
- New Kent County
- Isle of Wight County
- King William County
- Louisa County
- Fluvanna County
- Middlesex County
- Lancaster County