Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg has issued a

* Flash Flood Watch for portions of southwest Virginia and southeast West Virginia, including the following areas, in southwest Virginia, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe. In southeast West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier.

* From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* Heavy rainfall is expected as the remnants of Hurricane Ida move through the region Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. Widespread rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected with locally heavier amounts of 3-5 inches possible where any spiral rain bands set up and persist over a particular area for any period of time. Localized thunderstorms could also result in excessive rainfall in some locations.

* Widespread minor flooding is expected which will impact low- lying, poor drainage, and typically flood prone areas. Small creeks and streams will likely rise out of their banks and flood adjacent areas. Flash flooding will be possible in areas where heavier rainfall occurs. Landslides and mudslides will also be possible in areas of steep mountainous terrain. Some roads and highways could become closed as a result of mudslides and/or flooding/flash flooding.

* AFFECTED AREAS: TAZEWELL ... SMYTH ... BLAND ... GILES ... WYTHE ... PULASKI ... GRAYSON ... CARROLL ... MERCER ... SUMMERS ... MONROE ... EASTERN GREENBRIER ... WESTERN GREENBRIER

Instructions:

A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Check preparedness requirements and be ready for quick action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued or flash flooding is observed. Seek higher ground immediately. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the road. Remember...TURN AROUND...DON'T DROWN! You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.